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Blessed with uncommon speed, Southern Miss' T'Rod Daniels driven by daughters

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Two Septembers ago, T’Rod Daniels was at a crossroads.

The former Bassfield star’s senior season had just begun. He was anxious to capitalize on a breakout campaign that saw him lead the Yellowjackets to a Class 2A state championship, rushing for more than 1,400 yards and scoring 25 touchdowns in the process.

Before the season ever kicked off, though, Daniels got hurt, not only throwing a wrench into his plans for a strong start but also thwarting much of his recruiting momentum. Then, the same week, he became a father for the first time.