Feel No Ways
- NFL Draft Board ‘26
- College Hoops Preview: Kentucky
- YouTube Rabbithole
Alright @YouTheReader,
Today’s tune is Drake’s Feel No Ways. It’s the 4th track chronologically off his Views album. This song samples Malcolm McLaren’s World Famous, so the keyboard has some ‘80s to it. Big fan of the tune, but here’s some sports…
MLB Playoffs Notes
- The Wild Card Round this year serves as the de facto AL Central Division Championship, as the Detroit Tigers get one last gasp at redemption in Cleveland. The Tigers held a 15.5-game lead over the Guardians on July 8th. They blew the largest division lead ever. The main reason for the regular season collapse is their 7-17 record in September, at one point losing 11 of 12, while Cleveland finished the final month 20-7, which included a winning 15 of 16. Neither of these teams can hit much, but they have the pitching to succeed in October.
- The Yankees and Red Sox are the premier rivalry in America’s Pastime. More on their Game 1 Preview tomorrow.
- The Cincinnati Reds snuck into the playoffs over the New York Mets thanks to their 4-2 head-to-head record against each other. Their prize is a 3-game series against the defending champions. I don’t think the Cincy has a shot in hell. LA dominated the Reds this season, winning 5 of 6 and outscoring them 30-15. The best case you could make for Cincinnati is that they’re a heavy underdog, and if any manager can pull off an upset, it’s Terry Francona.
- The last time Wrigley Field hosted playoff games with fans was in 2018. San Diego and Chicago have known they’d be facing off for quite a while. These two teams split their regular-season series 3-3. They are two totally different types of teams. The Padres are built around their dominant bullpen, with opponents hitting a league-low .225 off their pitchers. The Cubs have a sneaky, deep great offensive lineup. The Chicago offense finished in the top 6 in runs scored, home runs, and steals.
More sports….
Building A Board
Jalon Daniels, QB, Kansas
Jalon Daniels is from Lawndale, California. The 3-star recruit picked Kansas over Middle Tennessee, Army, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Air Force. As a true freshman in ‘20, Daniels got 6 starts where he struggled some, as expected on a 0-9 Jayhawks team. As a sophomore, Daniels didn’t play much until he started the final 3 games of the Kansas season. His highlight of ‘21 was defeating Texas 57-56 in OT. Daniels, against the Longhorns, threw for 202 yards with 3 TDs while rushing for 45 yards and a score. As a junior in ‘22, Jalon Daniels entered the season as the team’s QB1 and had his best statistical season with 2,014 passing yards, 18 passing TDs, 419 rushing yards, and 7 rushing TDs. Entering the ‘23 season, Daniels was expecting to improve upon his best season yet, but was hampered by a back injury, which forced him to miss most of the season. He returned to the field fully healthy in ‘24 and was granted a medical redshirt season. Daniels threw for 2,454 yards and 14 TDs, but led the Big 12 in interceptions, throwing 12 INTs. That said, after the Jayhawks 1-5 start to the season, Daniels helped Kansas play spoiler in wins over Iowa State, BYU, and Colorado in the 2nd half of the season. Daniels has returned for his final season of collegiate eligibility in ‘25 and is off to his best statistical start yet. The 6th graduate has thrown 16 TDs with just 2 INTs in the Jayhawks’ first 5 games this season. Although he’s an older pro prospect, Daniels has plenty of collegiate experience and has shown flashes as a potential NFL QB.
Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M
Le’Veon Moss is from Walker, Louisiana. A four-star recruit out of Istrouma College Prep High School, Moss averaged 7.8 yards per carry and a TD every seven carries his senior season. As a freshman with the Aggies in ‘22, Moss served as a depth piece but was noticed by his teammates as he was awarded the Top Offensive Newcomer Award, Attitude Award, and Toughness Award at the annual team banquet. During his sophomore season in ‘23, Moss rushed for 484 yards and 5 TDs, mainly as a backup RB. When he took over the starting role in ‘24, Le’Veon Moss finished his junior season with 765 yards (6.3 yards per carry) and 10 TDs while earning 2nd Team All-SEC recognition. Now a senior, Moss is coming off a 3-touchdown performance against Notre Dame in Week 3 and his first 100-yard game this season against Auburn last Saturday.
DJ Campbell, G, Texas
DJ Campbell is from Arlington, Texas. At Bowie High School, Campbell was an All-American, All-State, and 3-time all-district honoree. Campbell was highly recruited as the top offensive guard prospect of his recruiting class. After a freshman season where he got 7 games of experience at RG, Campbell earned the starting job in ‘23 as a sophomore. Starting in all 14 games, Campbell played a key role in blocking for Jonathan Brooks and Quinn Ewers as Texas had one of the top offenses in ‘23. He retained the starting RG role in ‘24 and cut his sacks allowed down to just 3 in 16 games. Now a senior, Campbell has plenty of NFL size at 6’3” and 325 lbs. While he’ll need to cut down on penalties, DJ Campbell has proven to be an above-average pass blocker with potential to improve as a run-mauler.
Kamari Ramsey, S, USC
Kamari Ramsey is from Palmdale, California. He attended Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles and was a classmate of Bronny James. Other notable alumni include Kendall and Kylie Jenner. The 4-star recruit decided first to attend UCLA. As a Bruin in ‘22, Ramsey was limited to just 3 games of experience and mostly on special teams, so he decided to redshirt the year. He returned to the Bruins in ‘23 as the starting free safety. In 11 starts, Ramsey had 40 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 5 pass breakups, and 1 INT. He was targeted just 22 times in ‘23, allowing just 10 receptions, and was a sure tackler, allowing just 2 of the receptions to go over 20+ yards. Ramsey transferred to USC in ‘24. As a Trojan, he recorded 60 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, 5 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and an interception. Now a redshirt junior, Kamari Ramsey is one of the most talented safeties in College Football. With the ability to play in the slot, in the box, and centerfield, Ramsey is a hard-hitter with plenty of playmaking skills.
Skyler Gill-Howard, DT, Texas Tech
Skyler Gill-Howard is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At Greenfield High School, Skyler Gill-Howard was a 3-time captain, 2-time all-state defender, and 2-time runner-up in Wisconsin’s State wrestling all the while qualifying for all honors in school. His first college after high school was at Upper Iowa. As a freshman at the DII school, Skylar Gill-Howard played in only 4 games with 3 tackles. He then transferred to Northern Illinois in ‘22, where, although he didn’t see the field, the team named him the defensive freshman player of the year following the season for his work ethic at practice. In ‘23, Gill-Howard played in every game as the backup DT. He made the most of it with 24 tackles, 4 TFLs, a QB sack, and a pass break-up. In ‘24 with Northern Illinois, SGH was named 3rd Team All-MAC as he broke out with 51 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, and 5 sacks. This past offseason, Gill-Howard transferred to Texas Tech. In four games with the Red Raiders, the senior defensive tackle has a sack and returned an interception for a touchdown.
This week’s player profiles are on the projected starting 5 of the Kentucky Wildcats. For previous weeks…
- Florida Gators
- Houston Cougars
- Purdue Boilermakers
- UConn Huskies
- BYU Cougars
- St. John’s
- Louisville Cardinals
- Michigan Wolverines
- Arkansas Razorbacks
Otega Oweh, SF, Kentucky
Otega Oweh was born in Union, New Jersey, and grew up in Newark. His older brother, Odafe, played linebacker at Penn State and led the Ravens in sacks last season with 10. Otega Oweh attended high school at Blair Academy in Northwestern NJ where he was a 4-star prospect. His first stop out of high school was down in Oklahoma with the Sooners. As a freshman in ‘22-’23, Oweh primarily came off the bench to average 4.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. In ‘23-’24 as a sophomore, Oweh became a starter for the Sooners as he averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 38% from beyond the arc. Last season, Oweh transferred to Kentucky because of its “rich history of basketball.” The 6’4” guard had a career year with the Wildcats, averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game in ‘24-’25, which earned him 2nd Team All-SEC recognition. Now a senior, Otega Oweh returns as Kentucky’s top point scorer, best defender, and leader.
Jaland Lowe, PG, Kentucky
Jaland Lowe is from Missouri City, Texas. His grandfather, John Lucas II, was the #1 Pick in the 1976 NBA Draft, and had a nice 14-year playing career with the Rockets, Warriors, Bullets, Spurs, Bucks, & Sonics. Jaland Lowe played high school hoops at Fort Bend Marshall. A 4-star recruit, Lowe scored over 2,000 points in high school. His first stop in college was at Pittsburgh. As a freshman, Jaland Lowe averaged 9.6 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc. Last season, Jaland Lowe took over the starting point guard role for the Panthers. As a sophomore, he led the team in scoring with 16.8 points per game while adding 5.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds. For his play, Jaland Lowe earned 3rd Team All-ACC recognition. This past offseason, Lowe decided to transfer to Kentucky, where he’ll likely take over the role as the team’s leading ballhandler.
Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky
Jayden Quaintance is from Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Haminn Quaintance, played College Hoops at Jacksonville and Kent State in the mid-2000s, averaging 11.4 points with 7.6 rebounds per game during his collegiate career. A 5-star recruit, Jayden Quaintance was a McDonald’s All-American in high school. His first stop in college was at Arizona State last season. Quaintance averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game for the Sun Devils. The 6’11” center earned Big 12 All-Freshman Team and Big 12 All-Defensive Team recognition for ‘24-’25. Unfortunately, Jayden Quaintance suffered a torn ACL at the end of last February. While he’ll miss the beginning of Kentucky’s season, Quaintance is expected to join the Wildcats by the home stretch of games in March. When healthy, Quaintance is an explosive big man and a potential NBA Draft lottery pick.
Andrija Jelavić, PF, Kentucky
Andrija Jelavić is from Zagreb, Croatia. Already 21 years old, Jelavić is considered one of the most polished European prospects in College Basketball. He played in the U18 Euro Championships in ‘22, averaging 11.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He also recently helped win the U20 Euroleague. Andrija Jelavić played professionally for Mega MIS in Serbia for the past two seasons. Playing in the ABA League, Jelavić has averaged 10.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. The 6’11” power forward should be able to plug-and-play off the jump in Kentucky with skilled touch around the rim.
Jasper Johnson, SG, Kentucky
