Ohio State QB Braxton Miller has minor surgery on his throwing shoulder, activities limited
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller raises the Silver Football, awarded by the Chicago Tribune to the best football player in the Big 10, during a timeout in an NCAA college basketball game between Ohio State and Northwestern on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) (The Associated Press)
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller had minor outpatient surgery on his right shoulder on Friday morning.
A release from Ohio State said the surgery on his throwing shoulder took place at the Ohio State University Medical Center.
Miller, the Big Ten's offensive player of the year, will be limited in his activities throughout spring drills.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Buckeyes begin practices on March 4 and play their annual spring intrasquad scrimmage on April 12 at Ohio Stadium.
Despite missing almost three complete games with a sprained knee, Miller ran for 1,068 yards and 12 touchdowns and passed for 2,094 yards and 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season as the Buckeyes went 12-2.