USC Kicker Found Dead

Derek_Anderson_2008 · 01-07-2007, 01:13 AM

SAN PEDRO, Calif. -- Southern California kicker Mario Danelo was found dead Saturday about 120 feet down a rocky cliff near Point Fermin lighthouse.

The body was reported by a passer-by at about 4:30 p.m., said Martha Garcia of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Danelo, the 21-year-old son of former NFL kicker Joe Danelo, made 15 of 16 field goals this season and led the Trojans in scoring with 89 points. The junior made two field goals in the Rose Bowl on Monday to help USC beat Michigan 32-18.

Speaking on behalf of Trojans coach Pete Carroll, USC spokesman Tim Tessalone said: "We were stunned to hear about this tragedy. This is a great loss. Mario was a wonderful young man of high character.

"He was one heck of a kicker. He was a key ingredient in our success the past two years. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Trojan family go out to the Danelo family on this sad, sad day."

The family declined to comment.

A former San Pedro High School linebacker and soccer player, Danelo made the Trojans as a walk-on in 2003. In 2005, he received a scholarship and earned the starting kicking job.

He only missed two field goals in his career, going 26-for-28, and was 127-of-134 on extra points. In 2005, he set NCAA single-season records with 83 extra points and 86 attempts.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated

sportydude · 01-07-2007, 01:22 AM

wow....i dont know what to say.

JR-Balla · 01-07-2007, 01:59 AM

Was it suicide?

_CJ_ · 01-07-2007, 10:44 AM

Very sad no matter what happened!

01-07-2007, 11:30 AM

just shocking....

jaguars06 · 01-07-2007, 12:19 PM

Wow. My Thoughts are with the family seems like everyone is dieing these days.

hornsfan92 · 01-07-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaguars06

Wow. My Thoughts are with the family seems like everyone is dieing these days.

agreed...

sandman43103 · 01-07-2007, 01:27 PM

Second young football player to be lost this week. Hope the "rule of threes" doesn't take another one. With all the "trouble-maker" players out there, it makes the death of the good guys even more difficult to swallow.

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Derek_Anderson_2008 #1 Deshaun Foster Fan Feedback: (16) View My Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown md Posts: 297 \| Points: 37.55 (Donate)	USC Kicker Found Dead SAN PEDRO, Calif. -- Southern California kicker Mario Danelo was found dead Saturday about 120 feet down a rocky cliff near Point Fermin lighthouse. The body was reported by a passer-by at about 4:30 p.m., said Martha Garcia of the Los Angeles Police Department. Danelo, the 21-year-old son of former NFL kicker Joe Danelo, made 15 of 16 field goals this season and led the Trojans in scoring with 89 points. The junior made two field goals in the Rose Bowl on Monday to help USC beat Michigan 32-18. Speaking on behalf of Trojans coach Pete Carroll, USC spokesman Tim Tessalone said: "We were stunned to hear about this tragedy. This is a great loss. Mario was a wonderful young man of high character. "He was one heck of a kicker. He was a key ingredient in our success the past two years. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Trojan family go out to the Danelo family on this sad, sad day." The family declined to comment. A former San Pedro High School linebacker and soccer player, Danelo made the Trojans as a walk-on in 2003. In 2005, he received a scholarship and earned the starting kicking job. He only missed two field goals in his career, going 26-for-28, and was 127-of-134 on extra points. In 2005, he set NCAA single-season records with 83 extra points and 86 attempts. Copyright 2007 by The Associated __________________ MY CARD SITE Formerly known as Deshaun_Foster_26

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