RIP Coach Joe Daniels (Former QB Coach/Director of Personnel--official thread)

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State football: Former quarterbacks coach dies after battle with cancer
By Tim May
The Columbus Dispatch Sunday December 4, 2011

Former Ohio State quarterbacks coach Joe Daniels passed away about 4 a.m. today after a long bout with cancer, The Dispatch learned. He was 69.

The object of profound thanks from a tearful Troy Smith during the OSU quarterback?s Heisman Trophy acceptance speech in December 2006, Daniels ? a Pennsylvania native -- had a coaching career that spanned more than 40 years, including from 2001-2009 at OSU. Yet it was the genteel manner of the diminutive Daniels to which folks immediately referred.

?He was the most patient man and was such a great teacher of football and life,? said Nick Siciliano, who was first Daniels? understudy then his successor as QB coach at Ohio State after Daniels became too ill to coach. ?I love and will miss him dearly.?

Like many of the coaches on the OSU staff, Siciliano had visited with Daniels in the last few days at his New Albany home where hospice services had been established. Daniels was first diagnosed with cancer of the kidney in the summer of 2006 after suffering a mild heart attack, had been battling the disease with periods of success ever since.

?You could just see how tough of a man he was,? Siciliano said. ?He never complained.?

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http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2011/12/04/04-joe-daniels-obit.html

Joe Daniels showed dignity to the end
By Rob Oller
The Columbus Dispatch - December 04, 2011

Joe Daniels, 69, who died early Sunday morning after a long fight with cancer, shared a sad but deep connection with me. My dad, who died in 2009, was diagnosed with kidney cancer about the same time as Daniels (2006) and Joe and I had several discussions about the disease. More than that, however, he always asked how my dad was doing.

Like my father, Joe maintained a positive outlook to the very end. He knew, in the big picture, that his suffering was only a temporary affliction. A man of deep faith, Daniels did not curse his fate. Instead, he was a coach/teacher to the end, sharing his story with college students and anyone else who was willing to listen.

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http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/when-140-isnt-enough/2011/12/joe-daniels-will-be-missed.html

 

[Sportsbuck28]

RIP Coach. Thoughts and prayers are with his family

 

[strohs]

RIP

 

[BB73]

RIP, Coach Daniels. Thanks to all that you gave to tOSU, and my thoughts are with your family.

 

[osu_edu]

RIP, Coach Daniels. You are now in a better place. Your family is in the prayers of all Buckeye nation. Thank you for the years you had at Ohio State.

:osu2:

osu.edu ROCKS!!!

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

Damn. :(

 

[FCollinsBuckeye]

RIP, Coach

:osu:

 

[colobuck79]

:(

 

[Best Buckeye]

I'll miss you Coach, RIP

 

[jazzman]

Awful news! RIP coach!

 

[RB07OSU]

Really, really sad news. I was fortunate enough to have Coach Daniels work with me 3 years in a row at camp when I used to be a QB and he was just a terrific person. You will be missed Coach.

 

[LitlBuck]

Coach Joseph R. Daniels

Joseph R. Daniels

DANIELS Joseph R. Daniels, a devoted husband, adoring father and grand-father, steadfast brother and dear friend, received the ultimate gift of healing on December 4, 2011, when he went home to be with the Lord. Coach Joe Daniels, 69, was born in Pittsburgh, PA, November 15, 1942, to the late Raymond and Carmella (Adams) Daniels. After a courageous and dignified battle with cancer and heart complications, Daniels completed his life's purpose and joined the angels in heaven. He modeled integrity and sincerity in every aspect of life. He will be remembered as a patient, unselfish, unassuming, loving, loyal, and honest man. His infectious smile was constant, complimenting his dry sense of humor. Joe never met a stranger and saw good in everyone. Joe had an undying love for his family, friends, colleagues, and players. He practiced his faith and hope in God diligently. Joe graduated from Bethel Park High School and earned his Bachelor of Science from Slippery Rock University, lettering in football and gymnastics. He was inducted into the Bethel Park Hall of Fame and the Slippery Rock Athletic Hall of Fame. Joe completed his Masters in Education from East Stroudsburg State. His coaching career began at Johnstown High School in Johnstown, PA and ended at The Ohio State University. His career spanned over 40 years as he passionately coached for the University of New Hampshire, Boston College, West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh, the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Akron, New York Jets, and the University of Cincinnati, before his longest coaching tenure under friend, Jim Tressel, where he served as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Joe felt fortunate to coach many fine athletes and treasured each relationship. He earned many honors and accolades during his coaching career, which he humbly accepted. He was inducted into the Western PA chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, a finalist for the 2007 Broyles Award, and the 2009 Tyson Gentry Courage Award. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Kathy (Hampton) Daniels; daughter, Kaitlin Daniels, son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Jenny Daniels; grandson, Joseph Stephen Daniels; brother, Anthony (Nancy) Daniels; and father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Emma Hampton; brother-in-law, Michael (BJ) Hampton; nieces and nephews, Dawn, Hunter, Cade Herdman, Kelly (Trevor), Nick, Drew Lauer, Marc (Melissa), Blake, Keaton Daniels, Jarrod Hampton, Josh, Billy (Breanne) Fulson. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 8 from 3-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230. Funeral service will be held at 12Noon Friday, December 9 at The New Albany Church of the Resurrection. Interment to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Uplifting Athletes (upliftingathletes.org). Please visit www.schoedinger.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on December 6, 2011

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-r-daniels&pid=154914924&fhid=8708

 

[brodybuck21]

R.I.P. Coach Daniels!