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Arizona State Assistant Coach Steven Miller Dies at 29

The university says the cause remains undetermined pending medical examiner findings.

Overview

  • Miller, an assistant strength coach and former ASU lineman, died Wednesday, April 15, according to the university and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner.
  • The football program canceled Thursday’s spring practice as teammates and staff gathered to grieve.
  • Local reporting says Miller had epilepsy and suffered a medical incident after an April 7 practice, missed two sessions, and returned on April 14.
  • The Gilbert High alum played for ASU from 2015 to 2019 with 35 starts, then held graduate assistant roles at Louisiana and Florida before rejoining ASU in 2023.
  • In a new interview, athletic director Graham Rossini called the loss a very sad situation as coaches and players posted tributes remembering Miller’s impact on the program.