http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2722825 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." 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.
Can someone explain to me why they feel the need to make half the story about stats when something like this happens?
I've always wondered that, too, but I think the best answer is that they assume that most people would be curious about stats, especially if they didn't know who the person was.
Mostly so people can know just how big a part of the team he was. It's messed up, but it tends to give the death more gravity.
[Horatio Kane] Well Frank, you know what they say [puts on sunglasses].......some people have different ways......to get their kicks[/Horatio Kane]
