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Sounds like Butler is gonna be okay

Very good news if this happens. He is what makes this team go. You can see how he rubs off on the other guys and elevates their level of play. They all stepped up after he was hurt tonight which was fantastic but I don't see us going far without him. Hope he's ready to go at Texas.
 
Well that quote isn't exactly conclusive. We need him to come back somewhat closer to 100% by the end of the year. If that means more rest and rehab, I'm fine with it.
 
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I don't expect Butler to be 100% for the rest of the season, we just need him on the court, maybe stop diving on the floor given his condition. Almost like a QB who slides instead of getting hit.
 
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Pope really did not know his status when he talked with Leech. He said he hoped that they would get both Krisa and Butler back soon and was praying that would happen. I'm sure they know more today.
 
Our team is top 10 good with him.
He is our defense. He sets the tone. He showed that with his steal and layup right out of the chute last night. When he's available, our defensive intensity is night and day better. We showed last night and in some of our other big wins, that we can play defense when we have the desire to.

That being said, I guess we just match up good against UT. Yeah. they are "physical" somewhat, but I didn't see near the level of physicality out of them as I have other teams we faced. aTm is brutal to face. They beat the living daylights out of you. Mississippi St. as well.
 
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