LeAndre Daniels Fractures Neck, May Be Out For The Year
by Brian Floyd on Aug 26, 2010 6:21 PM PDT
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PrintBad news on the injury front today as safety LeAndre Daniels -- who had been sitting with a neck injury -- was diagnosed with a fractured neck. His injury doesn't mean paralysis or anything incredibly serious on that front, but it will keep him out for some time. Grippi has the notes.
In the story we mention the loss of LeAndre Daniels, the sophomore safety who was expected to be a key contributor. Daniels may not play this year after suffering a neck injury in camp that wasn’t getting better. He was examined again yesterday afternoon, a fracture was found and the decision was made to immobilize the neck. There is no paralysis or anything like that, but he’ll be out for a while as it heals
We've said it many times before, but injuries in camp aren't good for a talented, but relatively thin Cougar squad. Daniels was pegged as the starter coming in to camp, but Tyree Toomer has filled in well in his absence.
After breaking his leg against Hawaii last year, Daniels was having a breakout offseason and should have been a serious contributor in the 2010 campaign. Unfortunately this is another setback for a kid who has so much physical talent.
For now, we'll make a go of it without Daniels. Wish him the best as he recovers.
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Kick in the nuts is a good spot
Not because it means we’re doomed, but I just feel terrible for Daniels.
Thats a huge loss.
I know we have some depth at safety and maybe I’m way too high on Daniels but I think he could have been our 2nd or 3rd best defender this year.
by Mark Sandritter on Aug 26, 2010 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
Searching Google for "NFL neck fracture"
and the first two results are players who never played again. Hopefully this injury doesn’t affect Daniels long-term.
by Mark Sandritter on Aug 26, 2010 6:31 PM PDT reply actions
Crrraaaaapp!
This is a bummer. I haven’t seen this guy, but I was really excited about him. Is it Daniels or Simmons that the coaches (and people on this site) were saying has the chance to become a NFL caliber player?
"John, I was first team All-State. I can put the ball anywhere I want to. I'll make it rain out here." - Jeremy Grey
I realize this is the last thing he's worried about right now
but he qualifies for a medical redshirt, right? I mean, he’s a RS Sophomore, but I gotta figure the Evil Empire NCAA has the medical RS in place for this very reason.
Depends on why he used his first redshirt
You have to lose two years to injury to qualify to get one back. I don’t believe that’s the case with Daniels.
I think it's likely he would qualify
If he lost a full year this year, in addition to every game but 1 plus a little more, he should qualify. Losing all the time last year would’ve technically qualified him for a medical redshirt, had he not already used his redshirt (med redshirt can be used for a player that’s played in less that 25% (?) of games).
The misconception here is that it’s a medical redshirt. It’s a 6th year waiver.
Nolan Washington, Daniels and Carpenter
were seriously good out there together. Toomer is nice to have, but good grief Coach Wulff just seems snake bit when it comes to the injuries. Unreal. Daniels had the staff excited- and many felt his return from last year’s broken leg gave the secondary in best guy back. This hurts.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Aug 27, 2010 12:30 AM PDT reply actions
Grippi's piece yesterday on the secondary mentioned Daniels as the 3rd safety
I don’t remember if he meant 1st backup at either safety position or if he meant 3rd string. I’m guessing from how everyone is talking that he was the 1st backup. I hope he does qualify for the waiver.
The best way I can explain it
Is they aren’t really going with rigid “SS and FS” positions. If Toomer and Nwachukwu are the starters, Daniels would back up both positions.
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