Wild Card Girls: Tina Miller vs. Ashley Harkleroad

#3. Tina Miller vs. #6 Ashley Harkleroad

3. Tina Miller – Exclusive Interview!

The only thing negative we can say about Tina is that she is engaged to Panther “kickoff specialist” Rhys Lloyd. Other than that, this girl is perfect. An avid Hurricane fan, Miller played for the U. She has promised that if she makes it past a few rounds, she will have pictures that are even sexier… how do we know? We interviewed her!

What is it like to be engaged to an NFL kicker?
It is nice to go out and watch him play every Sunday. We hang out all the time together with the guys on the team. Everyone gets along well. We play Rockband. Its great to be with an athlete who can understand the hard work and dedication that goes into your profession. I am very fortunate that Rhys is a pro athlete and we can support one another.

What is Rhys’s roll on the Panthers this year?
Rhys is a kickoff specialist. He is on pace to break the record for most touchbacks in an NFL season.

Do you guys have a poster over your mantle of fellow Huricane Devin Hester, since he was the one that caused NFL teams to require a “Kickoff Specialist?”
I believe my fiance kicked two touchbacks against Hester in this years Bears/Panthers game. But for the record, there is no poster of Devin Hester over our mantle.

Do you want to comment on the Ken Lucas Steve Smith fight?
I am in no position to comment on that. I don’t know what happened. Steve Smith is a fan favorite. He is a guy who will stay 30 minutes after the games to sign autographs. They are in training camp. Testosterone is building since they are alone in those rooms for two weeks. I wasn’t there, so I don’t know anything.

Compare the mental game between a golfer and NFL kicker.
In golf, you have to be focused, block everything out. Kickers can get into mental blocks, where they will miss from certain yardage. Same in golf, you can’t hit a 4 foot putt, but can make a 10 foot putt, or you can hit every club in the bag but 5 wood. To be able to block everything out is really important for both kicking and golf.

You were recently on Big Break Hawaii, how was that experience?
The Big Break was a great experience for me. I really enjoyed it. It was a great opportunity for me to see if I still wanted to be in competitive golf. A lot of the girls get catty. I wanted to win it, don’t get me wrong, I thought I could win it. The day I got eliminated was bittersweet. Christina Lecuyer from Canada wanted me to choke. It wasn’t professional. You don’t do that sort of thing. I am upset about that situation. It was blown out of proportion. I did not hear her say choke. I did hear her celebrate when I missed my shot. Other than that, it was awesome. The Golf Channel treats you first class. I enjoyed working with the Golf Chanel.

What was the best part of working with the Golf Chanel?
Do you like being on that side of the camera? I do. I am one of those people who goofs around with other people, i think that is why I got along with the producers. I say things how they are. I am easy going. It was fun.

InGameNow is offering all our athletes the chance to do the first nude spread in our site’s history. Do you have any interest?
How much money?

Its not a money thing, it would be the opportunity to be first. Merilyn Monroe was the first person in Playboy. You would be the first person in InGameNow.
Ummmm….I have to think about it, but unless Hugh Heffner writes me a letter, I don’t want to do a nude spread.

What if we throw in your choice of either a white or grey InGameNow t-shirt? In the photoshot?

No, for you to go home in after.
So it is a Girls Gone Wild thing? I show my boobs and I get a t-shirt?

When you say it that way, it doesn’t sound like a generous offer.

Does it burn you up inside how bad Miami is playing in football?
It does. It makes me depressed.

In the ACC, Duke and Virginia are ahead of Miami.
That breaks my heart. They are not a great team this year.

How much would you want to bet in a straight up match play game on a course that is 7000 yards?
I would bet the nude spread that I beat you! I am just kidding. I don’t know what i would put on the line, but I would win. I would be willing to put my pink slip on it.

How is life being a bridezilla, where is the bachelorette party?
I am not a bridezilla by any means. I am nice, I have included my fiance in every decision I have made. Bachelorette party is in southbeach.

That would be an excellent photo opportunity for InGameNow. Something tells me you have a lot of hot friends.
I do

Tell me what you have been up to in 2008, and what your plans are for next year, besides the big wedding?
I didn’t compete much this year, due to funding issues. I took a break from competitive golf. I did outings for www.playgolfdesigns.com/, which is a service for female professional golfers, where you can have a female pro show up to your outing. I was at the Peter Jacobson shootout. I just got back from Cali last week. Got to see my friend Anna Rawson. It all benefits charity. I have a few things coming up on air that I don’t want to jinx. Hopefully that will give me publicity. I have done some outings for the Golf Channel with the Big Break.

How do you like your chances in your bracket?
I won’t make it past the first round.

You have no self confidence. Is being a Huricane causing your head to be in the gutter?
I could beat Blair and Perry. Ashley, she is in Playboy. How do I compete?

Which type of athlete do you find sexiest?
Pole Vaulters.

Who is your pick for World’s Hottest Athlete?
Tiger, he is a good looking man. He is so successful, tall, exotic look. He is good at golf, its my favorite sport.

It must be a female.
Anna Kournakova.

If for some reason things don’t work out between Tiger and Elin in the next couple weeks, and they seperate, before you are married, if Tiger asks you on a date, do you go out with him before the wedding?
I would throw a few back with Tiger.

If you are looking to go out with the girls, and get a little wild, how many drinks can you take down? Full drinks?
I tend to get a drink, but it down, it gets warm, then I don’t finish it and just get another.

That answers it, you are a horrible drinker.
I am, 3 is my max.

6. Ashley Harkleroad

Tennis fans know Ashley as a solid tennis player. Playboy readers know her as the August ‘08 covergirl. We are just happy to have her in our contest.

Remember … your vote counts… and so does our Celebrity Judge’s, Jimmy Trania of Sports Illustrated’s great Hot Clicks… And here is Jimmy’s take:

Miller over Harkleroad: Her Playboy apperance notwithstanding, Harkleroad goes down in the first round.

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#1. Blair O’Neal vs. #8 Logan Tom
#2. Anna Rawson vs. #7. Daniela Hantuchova
#3. Tina Miller vs. #6. Ashley Harkleroad
#4. Seema Sadekar vs. #5. Perry Swenson