USC kicker Danelo found dead at bottom of cliff

[kjbad]

USC kicker Danelo found dead at bottom of cliff
Associated Press

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."

:frown:

[NJCardFan]

I also read that the authorities have ruled out foul play as the cause.

[FightOnCards!]

This is such a tragedy - so painful for the whole Trojan family. Unbearable to lose a child. Bad enough if it was just an accident - I hope no fooling around, drugs, dares, gangs etc. were involved. And coming right after Darrent Williams - what next?

[lkratavil49]

This is such a tragedy - so painful for the whole Trojan family. Unbearable to lose a child. Bad enough if it was just an accident - I hope no fooling around, drugs, dares, gangs etc. were involved. And coming right after Darrent Williams - what next?

What really bothers me about this in particular, as a mother, is that he was out there all alone - and died there alone. No one knows the full story, but no matter what it is, that family has lost their son. I can think of nothing worse than losing a child.

[T.J.]

I used to live in San PEdro, where this kid died. The cliffs he fell off of have claimed several lives, either by foul play, wreckless horse play, or by suicide.

RIP Mario Danelo

[BullheadCardFan]

RIP Mario Danelo

[phillycard]

USC kicker Danelo found dead at bottom of cliff
Associated Press

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."

:frown:


Joe Danelo. Was he KC's kicker back in the day??