** Pearl said he talked about Auburn after the game and not Middle Tennessee and thinks that's disrespectful. Plans to talk to MT coach Kermit Davis today. Talks about the great atmosphere up there. "I just want Middle to get credit for the win. They played very well."
** Pearl schedules games like Middle and Mercer. When he plays mid-majors he wants to play the best in their conference. Mercer (8-1) is off to a good start. A good RPI game.
** Watched the Middle Tennessee game three times. Had a sleepless night Saturday. His message to team was they're at their best when everybody contributes. Need to spread minutes out a little more. Transition defense was bad and is something we need to improve on.
** Tahj Shamsid-Deen practiced Sunday (full contact) and there's a chance he could play against Mercer Tuesday. Having him back would be big against Mercer's two senior guards.
** No chance Auburn will overlook Mercer. Know they're a good team. Have beaten Auburn two of the last three. Will need to play well to win. "There won't be absolutely any overlooking Mercer."
** Auburn's players are still learning to play together. Pearl expects team to keep improving and growing.
** Pearl schedules games like Middle and Mercer. When he plays mid-majors he wants to play the best in their conference. Mercer (8-1) is off to a good start. A good RPI game.
** Watched the Middle Tennessee game three times. Had a sleepless night Saturday. His message to team was they're at their best when everybody contributes. Need to spread minutes out a little more. Transition defense was bad and is something we need to improve on.
** Tahj Shamsid-Deen practiced Sunday (full contact) and there's a chance he could play against Mercer Tuesday. Having him back would be big against Mercer's two senior guards.
** No chance Auburn will overlook Mercer. Know they're a good team. Have beaten Auburn two of the last three. Will need to play well to win. "There won't be absolutely any overlooking Mercer."
** Auburn's players are still learning to play together. Pearl expects team to keep improving and growing.
