[Mr. D]

The defense really stepped up in the 2nd half. They gave up 40 points in the 1st half and 21 points in the 2nd half (a decent amount of that was in garbage time). This was the type of performance that I have really been wanting to see against average SEC teams. Put your foot on the gas and don't let up.

I liked the tweak Mark Pope used with Collin Chandler. It seems like any time he has played he has been primarily off the ball and has struggled because he isn't a great stand still shooter. Last night when he was in, he was the primary ball handler and looked much more comfortable. His ability to drive and dish gave us some great looks yesterday. And as much as I like Travis Perry, he is much better as a stand in the corner or on the wing and knock down 3-point shots then he is a distributor. Perry really struggles with the physicality of the SEC and can't really drive which in turns eliminates the drive and kick out option to Almonor, Brea, and Carr. Switching their roles plays to both of their strengths. Hope all 3 freshmen continue to grow into their roles because we have no idea what we will get out of Butler, Robinson, or Kerr.