Photo by Doc Smith Calli Miller stuck to an earlier verbal commitment, signing with Wyoming University. BULLARD - Calli Miller has known for some time that she will play volleyball in Wyoming, and she has known that she is gonna be a Cowgirl.

Laramie, Wyoming will be home away-from home for the next four years as Miller abided by her earlier verbal commitment and signed the national letter-of-intent with the University of Wyoming.

"Callie has the versatility to play any position on the court, and will eventually challenge as a sixth rotation player," University of Wyoming head volleyball coach Carrie Yerty said. "She is very spirited and will bring focus and intensity to the court."

Amid a huge hustle-andbustle of television and press, family, friends, classmates, coaches, and 'C-Mill' fans all witnessed a historic and memorable gathering last Wednesday morning at Bullard High School's Audry B. Owens Auditorium.

Miller made her pick over other solid offers from Stepen F. Austin, Lehigh, Boston College, Drake, Boise State, Florida State, Lamar, UTEP and many others.

Photo by Cassie Crawford Pictured at the signing are mom Linda, Calli and dad Kevin Miller. Behind them are Scott Dillingham, Kala Laningham, Sheridan Perez, Amanda Miller, and Sara Dillingham. "I went and visited Wyoming and fell in love with it,: Miller said about her decision. "The coaches are so amazing and I love their passion for the game. I cannot wait to be a part in the rebuilding of the program at Wyoming."

Coach Yerty announced that her first recruiting class to attend the University of Wyoming begins in the fall of 2009.

"I feel fortunate to be able to bring in the caliber of athletes to this class," Yerty said.

Adding to Miller's fouryear varsity spiking career, the senior has been a three-year varsity hoopster and Miller has garnered honors in both.

As a sophomore Miller was the district MVP in volleyball, Academic All-District, and named to the Tyler Morning Telegraph All East Texas, first team.

As a junior, Calli was named the district Outstanding Hitter in the district, academic all-district again, and once again first team All East Texas.

Photo by Doc Smith Miller celebrates bi-district win with a few in her fan club. Most recently was named the league Co-MVP , finished off another academic honor, and the rest is yet to come.

Switching to basketball, Miller was second team, all-district her freshman year, and first team last season.

Moving to Bullard in the fifth grade, Miller's bigger sister, Amanda was a big influence in Calli's early sports inspirations. Calli says she still looks up to 'Big Sis' for some of the tougher stuff.

"My sister (Amanda) was a volleyball player and I wanted to be like her," Calli said with a chuckle. "She used to make me pay her a quarter to teach me how to play when I was littler."

Miller began playing summer club ball in the seventhgrade and has been a part of three different teams, Sport Volleyball, Victory, and mot recently with ACE.Most recently however, Bullard head coach, Kala Laningham has been Miller's main go-to for help with her game, and even personal and recruiting choices.

"I have been influenced by so many people but I'm really going to miss Coach Laningham a lot," Miller continued.

"She always had faith in me and she really helped me to get where I needed to be mentally for games. She (Coach Laningham) just loves the game so much and it made me love it a lot more."

When asked about what her biggest fear about the next step, and Miller was quick to bring up leaving Bullard. "I think the biggest adjustment of moving to Wyoming will be leaving my comfort zone. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait go there and start a new adventure but I will really miss my parents and my sisters."

Miller plans to major in pre-med at Wyoming, and with her grades and work ethic, you may want to go ahead and book your appointments.

We have been fortunate enough to 'C-Mill' cheer on he field, admire 'C-Mill' on the volleyball court, and 'C-Mill' play her role in local basketball arenas.

We hate to 'C-Mill' go but we know she will be Bullardproud, and if the good Lord willin', (and some help with ESPN and FOXSports) we may 'C-Mill' on our televisions from the Big West for a few years.