Daniels is in his first year as a member of the SMU strength & conditioning staff, and second as a member of the Mustang football staff after previously working as a defensive quality-control coach.This season, he helped the Mustangs reach their third straight bowl game, matching the most consecutive postseason appearances since the early 80's. On January 7, 2012, SMU routed Pittsburgh 28-6 in the BBVA Compass Bowl for their second bowl victory in three seasons. Daniels began his coaching career at Hardin-Simmons University as the inside linebackers coach in 2007. He then moved to Angelo State University in 2008 to coach inside and outside linebackers in a 3-4 scheme. Daniels coached four All-Conference linebackers and set a Lonestar Conference record by having three different linebackers receive Conference Defensive Player of the Week in the 2009 season. Daniels is originally from Rockwall, Texas, and began his playing career as a linebacker at Baylor University before finishing his career at Hardin-Simmons where he earned his Bachelor's degree in physical education. While coaching at Angelo State, he earned his Master's degree in student development and leadership in higher education.
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