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Steven Mills' strength, intelligence help him earn Zellner Award

Originally published: December 3, 2012 8:41 PM
Updated: December 3, 2012 9:43 PM
By LAURA ALBANESE  laura.albanese@newsday.com

Steven Mills of Sachem North poses for a

Photo credit: James Escher | Steven Mills of Sachem North poses for a portrait after winning the Zellner Award. (Dec. 3, 2012)

Steven Mills is 6-foot, 240 pounds of force, but when he's hunkered down on the Sachem North offensive line, his biggest asset is significantly smaller.

"His ability to snap the ball and move his feet, his quickness, is his second strength," coach Dave Falco said. "His first strength is that he's smart."

Mills' brain -- the thing that helped him see defensive adjustments as they were...

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