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HOUSTON -- The big news of Houstons offseason was the signing of quarterback Brock Osweiler.But as the Texans make a final push to win their second straight AFC South title, their most important offseason acquisition has proven to be Lamar Miller, whose work has kept the offense afloat despite Osweilers struggles.Miller ran for 107 yards and a touchdown to help Houston beat Indianapolis last week and give him 1,000 yards rushing for the second time in his career.He needs just 90 yards rushing against Jacksonville on Sunday to eclipse his career high of 1,099 yards he set in 2014 with the Dolphins.Hes been great, left tackle Duane Brown said. Im happy to be a part of it ... he runs so hard. Im glad hes on our team and Im looking forward to racking up a few more yards in the next few weeks.The 25-year-old Miller signed a four-year, $26 million contract with the Texans this offseason after spending his first four seasons with the Dolphins.He had some good seasons for Miami, piling up 2,930 yards in his time there.But his carries were somewhat limited and some wondered if hed be able to handle a bigger load in Houston.Those fears turned out to be unfounded as Miller had 28 carries in Houstons opener and had more than 20 carries in each of the next two games. He surpassed his previous career high of 196 carries two weeks ago, and ranks sixth in the NFL with 246 carries.Miller never doubted that he was capable of carrying a bigger load.I always have confidence in myself, he said. Ive been playing running back my whole life so of course I feel like I can carry the load. So thats part of the reason I came here, just so I could get that workload and help this team win.Houston was in need of a featured back after it cut ties with franchise leading rusher Arian Foster in March after a season where he played just four games before suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.Miller has run for at least 100 yards in a career-high four games this season and his 1,010 yards rushing rank sixth in the NFL.Hes continued to be productive and hasnt missed a game this season despite dealing with injuries to his ribs, shoulder and ankle.Hes a very tough guy ... hes got a very workmanlike approach to his job, coach Bill OBrien said.Hes attentive in meetings. He rarely makes a mistake out on the field. Very dependable player. A guy that plays when hes banged up. Plays when he probably doesnt really feel like playing or practicing. Thats the mark of a really good pro and hes brought a lot to our team.While Houstons passing game ranks 30th in the NFL by averaging just 190 yards a game, Millers work has given the Texans one of the best rushing games in the league.Houston averages 126.1 yards rushing a game, which is fifth in the NFL. Miller and the Texans take pride in their ability to run the ball in an era where so much emphasis is placed on winning games through the air.Thats our mentality -- smash-mouth football, Miller said. We have the offensive line to do it and we have the running backs to do it as well so we just try to go out there and just keep the chain moving any way possible.Miller is also quick to give the offensive line credit for a lot of his success and promised he has something special planned for the big guys at the end of the season.Its a secret right now, but Im going to do a little something, he said. 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Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A Florida athletics booster serving as a hearing officer for the university has cleared standout receiver Antonio Callaway of sexual assault.Jake Schickel delivered his decision in writing Friday, saying his impression from last weeks code of conduct hearing was that Callaway was honest, sincere, and presented himself well. The accuser, her attorney and witnesses boycotted the hearing, saying Schickel was biased because of his financial contributions to the Gators.From the totality of the evidence, I find that the burden of proof was not met and I find Mr. Callaway not responsible, Schickel wrote.Schickel addressed the perception of bias, saying he declined to recuse himself because I did not believe that I would be biased in any way in favor of or against any of the parties. I have prosecuted rape cases. I have sat in judgment of lawyers. My family has dealt with rape issues.The accuser has 10 business days to appeal the ruling.Callaway was the only witness at the hearing. Schickel said Callaway testified that the sexual encounter was consensual, at least on the accusers part, and admitted that he was high on marijuana.I was so stoned I had no interest in having sex with anyone, Callaway testified, saying the accuser was the aggressor.Schickel said he found no evidence suggesting that the accuser was intoxicated to the extent she could not consent. The accuser had previously told investigators she did not consent because of intoxication and/or force. Schickel found that she was not detained at any point nor did she ask for help from any of the others present, including another woman.The womans attorney said Friday that the ruling was expected since they didnt show for the hearing and that his client is so disheartened that shes considering not returning to school.Our client and the whole university community deserve a lot better than this, Colorado-based attorney John Clune said.Callawaays Gainesville-based attorney, Huntley Johnson, said Clune has gone out of his way to distort Mr.dddddddddddd Callaways action. Please allow us to level the playing field.The decision by the hearing officer reflects only a fraction of the evidence which is not favorable to the complainant, Johnson added. The womens adviser has said, `They will take their witnesses and go elsewhere. They need to be careful what they wish for.Callaway was suspended in January for violating the universitys code of conduct policy and forced to take classes online. The suspension came nearly two months after the alleged incident in early December.Callaway was partially reinstated in June, allowed to return to campus and work out with teammates. Callaway caught 35 passes for 678 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman last season. He also returned 28 punts for 435 yards and two scores.Schickels decision could clear the way for Callaways full return and allow him to play in the Sept. 3 season opener against UMass.The athletic department deferred calls seeking comment to the university, which has handled the case from the start.The University of Florida will not tolerate sexual misconduct and thoroughly investigates every allegation it receives through the student conduct and Title IX processes, the school said in a statement. While we want to be as transparent as possible, we cannot address rumors, media reports or misleading statements from attorneys on this subject.We cannot confirm whether or not any allegation or student conduct investigation exists; and the university is barred from discussing specific student disciplinary cases. Federal and state law are very clear on this front and require strict confidentiality of this kind of information.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '