Purdue coach Matt Painter still believes in traditional basketball principles. He thinks bigger is better, experience matters and teams win with defense.But a revamped roster has forced Painter to rethink some things and adapt to the reality of no longer having a natural shot-blocker with A.J. Hammons gone.It actually helps us because we cant just think A.J. is going to save the day or block a shot, forward Caleb Swanigan said. I think it forces us to play better unit defense and I think it will help us every day.If last years Big Ten tournament runner-ups intend to contend for a regular-season title, they dont have a choice.While 7-foot-2 junior Isaac Haas is a capable center, he hasnt yet proved he can match the defensive prowess of Hammons, who manned the middle most of the last four seasons, or JaJuan Johnson, who performed the same job from 2007-11.Instead, Haas spent his first two college seasons mostly coming off the bench and occasionally battling foul trouble. And beyond Haas and the 6-9 Swanigan , the only other players taller than 6-6 are 6-8 forward Vince Edwards and Jacquil Taylor, a lightly-used 6-10 redshirt sophomore.To keep Haas active and healthy and the defense sound, Painter is asking a guard-heavy team to protect the front line rather than relying on the last line of defense to erase mistakes.Were concentrating on our close outs and keeping the ball in front of us and having some early help so were a better defensive team, Painter said. Were going to be different like I said, but I think we have a chance to be a good defensive team.And the Boilermakers have an abundance of players willing to pitch in.Its going to be a lot more about team defense this year, Edwards said. As an individual you want to be able to contain the bounce. If somebody gets beat, weve got to know somebody is right there to help.Here are some other things to watch this season:BALL HANDLINGPurdues inability to take care of the ball late last season led to a surprising first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, courtesy of Arkansas-Little Rock, and Painter has taken measures to make sure there is not a repeat. He even scrimmaged against West Virginias full-court pressure just to give his team a glimpse of what it may face this season. Stay tuned to see if it helps.SPIKE TVPainter has found yet another graduate transfer who might pay immediate dividends, former Michigan guard Spike Albrecht. The 24-year-old played in eight games before missing the rest of last season after having hip surgery. During the offseason, Albrecht opted to return to his home state, meaning the last active college player from the Wolverines 2013 Final Four team will play at Purdue.HOBBLED HAASIn addition to Haas expanded role, he also will have to survive the rigors of more minutes in the rugged Big Ten. Hes already been slowed by a bad ankle, an injury he insists wont keep him down long. But because ankle injuries can linger, getting healthy before the Nov. 11 season opener against McNeese State will be crucial for Haas.WHAT TO WATCHPurdue has four marquee non-conference matchups: Nov. 14 at home against defending national champion Villanova, Nov. 30 at Louisville, Dec. 6 against Arizona State in New York and Dec. 17 against Notre Dame in Indianapolis. Statewide fans may also be in interested in the Nov. 18 contest against Georgia State, which marks the return of former IUPUI coach Ron Hunter.---Online: AP College Basketball site: http://collegebasketball.ap.org/ Kole Calhoun Jersey . 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He was targeted 16 times in the pass game and also carried the ball twice for 19 yards, with a 6-yard touchdown run near the end of the first quarter.It feels good to be that guy that they can go to and I can make a big play for them and I thank our coaches for believing in me, my team for believing in me and it brings joy to my heart that they believe in me to make big plays for them, he said.After splitting time with senior Greyson Lambert in the Bulldogs first two games, Eason played every snap, completing 29 of 55 passes for 308 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.The Tigers (1-2) turned the ball over five times, including four in the second half. Missouris Drew Lock was 23 of 38 for 376 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.Its tough, Missouri coach Barry Odom said. When you dont win the turnover margin its going to be hard to win.I hurt for my guys ... We didnt make enough plays to win it and I didnt put them in a position to get it done. Im frustrated.Following Easons late touchdown pass, Missouri took over at its own 30-yard line with 1:21 remaining. On the ensuing play, Lock found JMon Moore over the middle for a 20-yard reception. However, Moore fumbled the ball and Georgia defensive back Juwuan Briscoe recovered it. Briscoe finished with threee tackles, two fumble recoveries and an interception.ddddddddddddMoore had eight catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns, including a 79-yard score that gave the Tigers a 20-14 lead midway through the second quarter.The Bulldogs (3-0) were 0 for 2 on field goal attempts. William Ham missed two field goals wide left, both of which were set up by Missouri interceptions.Georgia defensive back Kirby Choates was ejected late in the fourth quarter for a targeting hit on a bizarre special teams play. Georgia was flagged for both kick-catch interference on the 35-yard punt and Choates targeting hit on Missouri returner Johnathon Johnson. Missouri accepted the targeting penalty, resulting in a first down at the Tigers 44-yard line.TAKEAWAYS:Missouri: After a relatively unproductive output through two weeks, Missouris defensive line was relentless in the trenches, accounting for 22 tackles, including 5 1/2 for loss. After making just five tackles through Missouris first two games, defensive end Charles Harris had seven tackles to go with three sacks.Georgia: Nick Chubb had 38 carries for 143 yards and touchdown against Missouri in 2014, but was somewhat ineffective Saturday with 19 carries for 63 yards. Chubb averaged nearly 6 yards per carry heading into the game, but managed just over 3 yards per rush.POLL IMPLICATIONSWith teams such as No. 13 Iowa and No. 14 Oklahoma losing just ahead of them, the Bulldogs should easily move up a few places in the rankings on Sunday.UP NEXT:Missouri: The Tigers host Delaware State (0-2) next Saturday in the first meeting between the schools.Georgia: The Bulldogs visit No. 19 Ole Miss (1-2, 0-1 SEC) next Saturday. Georgia won the last meeting 37-10 on Nov. 3, 2012, in Athens.---AP college football: http://collegefootball.ap.org Wholesale NFL Gear Black China NFL Jerseys Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Stitched NFL Jerseys China Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Jerseys Online Stitched NFL Jerseys Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Outlet White NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Camo Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping ' ' '