Several Southern California players who were close to Mario Danelo are convinced the Trojans kicker’s death was an accident, not suicide.

“I know Mario, he was someone who always cherished life,” offensive lineman Matt Spanos said Monday after a somber team meeting – the first since Danelo died over the weekend.

“Obviously an accident,” guard Drew Radovich said. “I was fortunate to live with him for 2 1/2 years. There was never a sign of him being depressed. He was always loving life.