Rolando McClain effect IMO. The defense started playing more aggressive after he was out there, flying around, dropping the boom on people.
Scandrick has always been chippy though. He was just in the minority. We were too nice.
Reminds me of my daughter's experience. After my daughter's freshman year, her coach was fired. The Athletic Director (who would soon be fired too) told the girls their vote mattered for who the new head coach would be. There were 4 candidates. The team voted for Mark Trakh, ex-USC coach and...
It seems like every year you have a list of lesser known players you like....Mackenzy Bernadeau syndrome.
Not horrible players but not really the impact players I'm hoping for. I do like Skrine, he's like a more talented version of Sterling Moore.