University of Southern Mississippi football star MJ Daniels is remembered as a friend, a family man, and a playmaker on the football field. On Saturday, his family and friends from across Mississippi traveled to his hometown of Lucedale to share just how much of an impact Daniels made in all of their lives.
LUCEDALE , Miss. - University of Southern Miss issippi football star MJ Daniels was remembered as a friend, a family man and a playmaker on the football field.
The George County High School gym, usually packed with maroon-and-white attire, overflowed with black and gold as family and friends recalled their fondest memories of 21-year-old Marcus Daniels Jr. George County High School football coach James Ray recalled a specific game when the entire offensive line got COVID, leaving freshmen to protect a then-running back MJ Daniels.
“MJ took the time to make sure every single freshman had a way home, knew their way home, and was safe,” said Kiffin, “And I was like ‘That’s really amazing for a freshman to take that leadership role and care about others.’”
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