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Daniel Howard
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USD: Daniel returns for his fifth season with the Toreros, and fourth and final year of competition... He is projected to start again at the position of defensive end... Last season he finished 14th on the team in tackles with 23 (5 solo) while chipping in with 1 quarterback sack, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 pass breakup... Opened the season with 6 tackles against Azusa Pacific... In 2002 he totaled 25 tackles (11 solo), good for 12th on the team ... totaled 8 tackles (3 for loss) against La Verne... Chipped in with 2 pass breakups and 1 blocked kick... In 2001 final game of the season, he totaled six tackles against Wagner with three quarterback sacks (-21 yards)... The three sacks tied a USD single-game record set back in 1989 by David Dunn. High School: Prior to USD he prepped at Woodinville High School in the state of Washington... Senior year was team captain and 2nd Team All-King County at linebacker and tight end... Recorded 76 tackles and 2 interceptions... Named Second Team All-Kingco League as a linebacker and Honorable Mention as a tight end... Was a five-time Player of the Game his final two seasons... Also lettered in basketball. Personal: Born on May 30, 1982 in Bellevue, Washington... Chose USD for quality education and football, as well as the great weather... Also recruited by Oregon State, Oregon and Whitworth... His father, Steve, played basketball for Northwestern Bible College... Daniel has had nine surgeries. Major: Sociology. |
