Von Miller Discusses Choosing Texas A&M Over LSU with Dating Analogy

Long before leading the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl title, Von Miller was a highly desirable recruit. 

With multiple colleges pining for his talent, Miller picked Texas A&M, where he compiled 27.5 combined sacks over his junior and senior seasons. As he told Sports Illustrated's Greg Bishop, he could have played for SEC powerhouse LSU instead.

So why did he choose the Aggies over the Tigers?

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A&M really wanted me. You know that girlfriend that’s really not that attractive but she's going to do everything she can to keep you? That was A&M. . . . That hot chick that just talks to you on Mondays? That was LSU.

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At the time of his arrival, Texas A&M had not won the Big 12 Conference—which it left after Miller ascended to the NFL—since 1998. Yet the star pass-rusher saw an opportunity to help a program that needed him more than Les Miles' juggernaut.

The Aggies have since become far prettier to recruits under head coach Kevin Sumlin.

[Sports Illustrated]