I thought both the contests at Rice and at SC we saw opponents fighting hard to try to take us down probably playing above where they typically do. Carrying that single digit rank brings out a game from opponents.

I'm not sure the schedule matters as much as our maturity in handling it. Having so many returning starters is a HUGE deal and we already have seen it this year.

So now he's figuring out the rest of his rotation and what role players can do if called on. I'm still very excited. A visible improvement in maturity and team chemistry since last year even.