No. 29 – Spencer Danielson
THIS YEAR: A promising transfer from the University of San Diego, redshirt sophomore Spencer Danielson gives the Cougars quality depth at the "mike" position ... Could push for a starting berth and is likely to be a key player on special teams.
SAN DIEGO: Spent 2 seasons under head coach Ron Caragher at the University of San Diego ... Redshirted his 2007 season ... As a 2008 redshirt freshman, appeared in 2 games, collecting 3 solo tackles.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 years of varsity football for head coach Chris Johnson at Horizon High in San Diego, Calif. ... Played on both sides of the ball at quarterback and free safety ... As a 2006 senior threw for 1,500 yards and 17 TDs ... Received All-Coastal League honors ... As a junior, was an All-Coastal League safety and led the team in interceptions ... Competed in both varsity soccer and track.
PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 11, 1988 in San Diego, Calif. ... Parents are Roger (contractor) and Joyce (teacher) Danielson ... Has 1 brother (Ethan, who is a true-freshman on the Cougar team) and 1 sister (Kylee) ... Enjoys camping, fishing and wakeboarding ... Majoring in business administration and wants to attend law school.
