St. John Fisher University Athletics

Brandon Miller (Shenendehowa/Clifton Park) of the nationally-ranked football team has been selected as the St. John Fisher College Male Athlete of the Week for the week ending October 19, 2014.

The junior led the Cardinals’ defense that held host Utica College to 29 rushing yards on 26 attempts, as No. 16 Fisher defeated the Pioneers 42-7 on Saturday.

Miller tallied a career-high 17 tackles, including six stops for losses. The linebacker also sacked quarterback Connor Butkiewicz to record his first one of the season.

Six different players scored for Fisher, as the Cardinals gained 338 yards on the ground on 43 attempts.

With the win, No. 16 Fisher improves to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Empire 8 Conference.

Fisher returns to action at 1 p.m. Saturday against host Alfred State College for a non-conference contest.