** This thread discusses the Content article: Gators Hang On Against Mississippi State, Macklin Outplays Varnado **

It seemed as if Macklin had this game circled on his calendar, he really brought it today.

And, yeah, he has only the one shot, for the most part. You can tell if he's going to make it or not just by his positioning in the lane/distance from the goal when he catches it, especially against a defender that doesn't let him get closer once he has the ball.

I do like how he's inventing a dunk contest with himself, with the mini-windmill on Thursday at Bama and then the reverse slam today.

That reverse slam today was ridiculous.

After another crazy Saturday in the SEC, the Gators remain 4th in the SEC East. However, their 6-3 record would be good enough to lead the SEC West.

Not to mention the 4-0 record v. the West.

For more on the East v West thing... link.

South Carolina does have a victory against UK to get one up on us, if we do end up splitting the season series with them as expected. This is a big game on Wednesday!