Trojans kicker dies in apparent accident

[rrrr]

Really a sad thing. A good young man, too soon for him to leave.
Trojans' Danelo found dead at bottom of cliff
Associated Press
Posted: 23 minutes ago
SAN PEDRO, Calif. (AP) - 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."

[Bow Tie Omega]

I just read that on Fox. My goodness. What a horrible tragedy. He and his family will be in our prayers.

[Parker Dreamin]

thoughts and prayers.

[HavasuSelect]

Horrible news. Godspeed to him.

[SHOTKALLIN]

SUICIDE?:( :confused: GODSPEED

[Cas]

that really sucks! I can't believe it would be a suicide, he had his whole life ahead of him along with being a real popular person. That's not to say there wasn't some underlying stuff but I I'd be hard pressed to jump to that conclusion.

[bchbum]

We used to go there alot , some places you need to be very careful . If you slip it's along way down ,With alot of rocks that don't give . This guy had to much going for him , future , & family .

[BRAWNY]

very sad news.he'll be missed, prayers.:(

[THOR]

That is awful.

[Not So Fast]

WOW, thats horrible news. Is there any motive or is it believed an accident? Wonder whts next as they say these things always happen in three's and Darrent Williams was just laid to rest yesterday. R.I.P. NDSF

[Wet Dream]

I'd be hard pressed to jump to that conclusion.
No pun intended...right? ;)

[RitcheyRch]

Very sad.

[lilrick]

he was a nice guy. My wifes cousin was his girlfriend and is totally devistated. They don't believe it was suicide, but there are still alot of unanswered questions.

[Havasu1986]

I think its strange that a passer by found him. Was he alone when he fell?

[JetBoatRich]

Seems like I read or hear a story like this from this area every couple months:mad: people either drive off or fall near there to often:sqeyes:

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Seems like I read or hear a story like this from this area every couple months:mad: people either drive off or fall near there to often:sqeyes:
High off shore winds can be super brutal there at times.
That's usually when ya read these stories.

[lilrick]

I think its strange that a passer by found him. Was he alone when he fell?
yes, he was alone.

[My Man's Sportin' Wood]

From what I read, they don't know if it was suicide (though doubtful), an accident or foul play.

[Baja Big Dog]

IM tired of all the death shit......

[IN2-IN2MX]

That is very sad. :(

[bignet]

I was hanging out with Shareece Wright #24 and Allen Bradford #21 on Saturday night, and they didn't even know yet. I feel bad for the whole team. Prayers for the family and team. :cry:
bignet

[ratso]

We have a place off the Brazos River here (where the dragboat races are held) called Lovers Leap... I think somebody goes off the side of it about once a year...

[Biglue]

Seems like I read or hear a story like this from this area every couple months:mad: people either drive off or fall near there to often:sqeyes:
This part of the shore is all cliffs. Tons of accidents and yes plenty of suicides there as well.

[djunkie]

I work with his dad and brother. I have some friends that are really close to his family. I have heard a ton of details but all are just speculation so I'd rather not share them since they may not be true. Definately a tragedy.