Rebel Daily Drive 7.15.2026 | MW Media Days Interview with Ethan Powell and Naseri Danielson

The Rebel Daily Drive continues its coverage from the 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days with San Jose State linebackers Ethan Powell and Naseri Danielson.Powell and Danielson discuss how the Spartans have responded to a difficult 2025 season and the work being done to establish a more physical, disciplined and accountable identity.The conversation begins with San Jose State’s offseason progress and the development of quarterback Luke Weaver. The players explain how Weaver has stepped into the opening left by Walker Eget and grown into a stronger leader of the offense.They also discuss the changes to the coaching staff, including Bojay Filimoeatu’s promotion to defensive coordinator. Powell and Danielson praise the energy, intensity and accountability Filimoeatu brings to the program and explain why they believe his approach can elevate the defense.The Spartans want to prove they are a physical and violent unit that plays with consistent effort. As two of the key returning defenders, Powell and Danielson explain how they have taken on larger leadership roles and helped make the summer more player-led.San Jose State added several new players through the transfer portal, creating another challenge for a team trying to build chemistry quickly. Powell and Danielson discuss how offseason workouts, locker-room conversations, shared meals and time together away from football have helped bring the roster together.The conversation also turns to the variety of offenses across the new-look Mountain West. The Spartans will prepare for everything from Air Force’s option attack to Hawaii’s run-and-shoot concepts and North Dakota State’s physical running game.Powell and Danielson discuss opening the season at USC and the opportunity to immediately test themselves against a marquee opponent. The Spartans are not interested in backing away from the challenge and want to prove they can compete with one of the nation’s most recognizable programs.They also explain how head coach Ken Niumatalolo has emphasized details and accountability throughout the offseason. After last year’s struggles, San Jose State is focused on moving forward with a new roster and a renewed standard.The episode closes with their dream NIL partnerships, including Snapple, their experience in Las Vegas, College Football 27 and the Mountain West environments they are most excited to visit.Tap in for the full San Jose State football interview from the 2026 Mountain West Football Media Days.THE SCARLET STANDARDWebsite:https://the-scarlet-standard.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ScarletStandardMediaX:https://x.com/SS_MediaLVInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ss_medialv/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Scarlet-Standard-LV-61577609316045/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GJCuyv8rTRu5arNdcjH4vSubscribe for complete UNLV and Mountain West football coverage, including interviews, analysis, recruiting news and daily updates.#SanJoseStateFootball #SJSUFootball #EthanPowell #NaseriDanielson #MountainWest #MountainWestFootball #CollegeFootball #RebelDailyDrive