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August 18, 2021
Rich and I ended up working together coaching football at Centerville back when there were  3 "Millers" on the staff. None of us were related but we never really told that to anyone outside the staff. Occasionally we would have a little fun with parents or even the occasional sports reporter who would ask about what it was like to have 3 brothers on the staff. One of us would make up a story (usually Doug) about what a "brat" Rich was growing up. We never let on.

 Later Rich asked me to be his assistant wrestling coach for the freshman. I knew nothing about wrestling but fortunately Rich helped me learn just enough to be dangerous. Rich really knew his stuff and he worked the kids hard. He was very serious and took practice seriously however there was one occasion when we all got a bit of a laugh on the coach. 
We practiced in the upper section behind the bleachers at Centerville's gym.  Rich was standing and demonstrating a particular move we were going to execute and started to go over it. I was working with one of the wrestlers and we were all focused on "coach". As he was explaining the move we noticed that he had stopped talking and he was now looking down toward the other end of the gymnasium where the girls gymnastic team also happened to practice. 
Every head in the room turned and we all noticed a particular young lady going through her routine. Needless to say it was good! When coach looked back he realized we all had caught him for once being distracted from wresting! He just gave us that sly little smile and we went right back to drilling! Rich was a very good coach!

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