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2009 (Sophomore): Played in seven games as a reserve defensive end...Had eight stops (five solo), 1½ for loss, ½ sack, one pass deflection and a forced fumble...Made his college debut in resounding 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6); saw fourth-quarter action late as part of CSU's defensive-line rotation...Also saw line action in 24-23 win vs. Weber State (Sept. 12), and sniffed out a screen to throw RB Treyvn Smith for a 3-yard loss in the first quarter, and the Wildcats missed a field goal three plays later...Saw considerable defensive snaps in 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19), including a fourth-quarter play in which he broke up a Colin Kaepernick pass on second-and-goal, one play before Nick Oppenneer recovered a Wolf Pack fumble...Sustained knee injury vs. Nevada and did not play in losses at BYU (Sept. 26), at Idaho (Oct. 3) vs. Utah (Oct. 10), or at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17)...Returned to action in loss vs. San Diego State (Oct. 24), sharing his first career sack with Andy Clements late in the first half; forced a Ryan Lindley fumble on the play. 2008 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as varsity reserve performer. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Named football defensive MVP for Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas...Named to first team all-district and all-academic squads...A three-sport athlete at Shoemaker and two-sport varsity letterwinner, also played center in basketball and threw the shot put in track and field...Named to the distinguished academic honor roll twice and the distinguished graduation plan...High school football coach was Ken Gray. Personal: Given name Eugene Anthony Daniels II...Born Feb. 12, 1989, in Manhattan, N.Y. ...Son of Eugene and Leah Daniels...Has two sisters...Majoring in political science...Hometown: Fort Hood, Texas.
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