[BlackcatAlum]

We got punched in the face over and over again 3/4's of the game and we finally responded with just enough time to get the game back down to within' 1 or 2. We just couldn't pull it out against a very scrappy team that was just more physical than we were. I seen 'Bama players shoving our guys on every other possession and we didn't know how to respond to that type of physicality. Also, they were knocking down contested 3-point shots, something they weren't very good at coming into the game. But we all know that we are going to get everyones best effort, especially on the road.

I did see some things I liked out of us in the last 8 or so minutes though. We give the ball to our 3 freshman and they come up with some tough baskets. Jones really started to respond to the physical play and Knight wanted the ball. Speaking of Knight, he's got to get to the foul line. They said tonight he had only taken a few free throws so far in SEC play and quite frankly, it's completely unacceptable, as we need him and Lamb on the free throw line often. Darius Miller also played very well and sparked the comeback IMO.

Vargas doesn't need to touch the floor. If Harrellson is out, move Jones & Miller to the forward positions like we did late in this game and if Harrellson is in, sit either Miller or Jones. Vargas shouldn't get an PT unless it's for mop up duty. Also, if he doesn't show any type of major improvement between now and the end of the season, pull his scholarship. He's not worthy of a UK basketball scholarship!