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Career over for WSU’s Daniels

Posted by Vince Grippi

Aug. 27, 2010 4:20 p.m. • 5 comments

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Some news on the LeAndre Daniels front and it’s not good. The sophomore defensive back has a C1 neck fracture and is not only done for the season, his football career is over. According to the school, Daniels’ injury, while it won’t interfere with his normal day-to-day life, makes it unsafe for him to play football anymore. He will wear a halo collar, like former quarterback Gary Rogers wore, for 8 to 10 weeks, then a decision will be made on any possible surgery. Daniels redshirted as a freshman and started the first two games of 2009 before suffering a broken leg and missing the rest of the season. WSU coach Paul Wulff seemed heartbroken when I talked with him a few minutes ago, saying “my heart goes out to LeAndre.” Daniels was hurt during practice last week, but the injury didn’t seem all that serious. He was x-rayed and nothing was found. He seemed to be getting better at first, then, after a day of exercise, his neck hurt again. More tests were done and the fracture discovered. After long discussions with spine specialists, the decision was made to terminate his career. Daniels will remain on scholarship throughout his stay at WSU.

Five comments on this post so far. Add yours!

kaddy on August 27 at 4:43 p.m.
You’ve got to be sh***ing me…

I feel awful for LeAndre - he had such a bright future on the field.

At least they are able to prevent anything further happening to him.

The hits just keep on coming, don’t they?
SaveFerris on August 27 at 6:54 p.m.
They really do keepng coming. What a incredible amount of injuries over a 3-year period. I thought Daniels was a potential difference maker and had great potential. I am glad this didn’t become more serios and I hope Daniels gets his degree. I definitely feel for him though. Just a bad deal.
Beiron on August 27 at 10:11 p.m.
Very very sad for him. Still an opportunity for a degree is an upside.
wheels on August 28 at 8:17 a.m.
My best to this kid, very tragic and fortunate at the same time.Very cool that WSU is sticking with him.
HannahO on August 28 at 12:02 p.m.
So glad that the prognosis is positive for the young man. I’m sure right now he is feeling very unlucky but it so easily could have been so much worse. Props to WSU for keeping him on scholarship. Hope good things happen all the way around.