East County Athlete of the Week: 08.02.17

Knowledge McDaniel, 16, will be a junior wide receiver and running back at Braden River High this season. He holds scholarship offers from the universities of Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi and South Carolina, among others.

What is the appeal of football to you?

It’s a way I can get a free education and do better in my life. Then it helps just in general. I meet new friends, meet new people, and I get to go places.

Did you play other sports?

Just basketball. I wasn’t really good at it, but I did play good defense.

How is your recruitment going?

It’s going well. I’ve only visited (the University of) Missouri, but I really liked it. Missouri is probably my No. 1 right now.

What is your favorite food?

A bacon burger, well done. Ooh, that’s good.

What is your favorite movie?

“Madea’s Big Happy Family.”

What hobbies do you have?

I’ll do some seven-on-seven (football), or play basketball with friends.

What is your favorite subject in school?

I like P.E. Coach (Curt) Bradley is my P.E. teacher, I have him first period every day.

What is the best piece of advice you have received?

Only try to control the things I can control. Don’t worry about things I can’t.

Finish this sentence: “Knowledge McDaniel is ... ”

... A hard worker and a good listener. A lot of people have told me I work hard, and I love talking to people. I’ll listen to them if they want me to listen.