Two Former Spartans Inducted to SSC Hall of Fame
ORLANDO, Fla. - A pair of former University of Tampa greats were recognized by the Sunshine State Conference in its Class of 2007 Hall of Fame. Former volleyball player Dawn Rawlins was one of 15 students-athletes to gain induction as former men's soccer coach Jay Miller was one of four administrators/coaches in the class.
The inductions were held at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort. The 2006-07 inductees comprise the 16th class to be elected to the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame. They join 109 members who previously earned the distinction. With 19 members, this year's class is the largest since the inaugural class of 1991-92. That group contained 21 inductees.
Dawn Rawlins - University of Tampa, Volleyball (1995-98)
• Three-time All-Sunshine State Conference selection (1996,
1997, 1998)
• Three-time All-South Region selection (1996, 1997, 1998)
• Two-time AVCA All-America (1996, 1998)
• Two-time SSC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Jay Miller - University of Tampa, Head Men's Soccer Coach
(1978-86)
• Compiled a record of 120-39-8 (.743) in nine seasons
• Guided Spartans to four SSC Championships
• Led UT to National Championship in 1981
• Guided Tampa to six NCAA tournament appearances (1980, 1981,
1982, 1983, 1984, 1986)