SECOND HELPINGS (6:45 p.m.): Second rounds have been excellent to Scott McCarron lately.

A week ago, he shot a second-round 65 at the AT&T National that allowed him to make the cut. He eventually finished tied for 35th, his best result in four starts.

On Saturday, McCarron shot a second-round bogey-free 5-under 66 and now stands at 8 under for the tournament going into the 36-hole end Sunday.

McCarron, who had surgery on his right elbow three years ago that forced him to miss the entire 2007 season, has two top-10 finishes this season, the latest a tie for fourth at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. — Mike McAllister

PERRY LURKING (6:30 p.m.): Defending champion Kenny Perry has quietly place together a couple of 3-under 68s and will go into Sunday’s 36-hole day in a position to make a go.

He’s at 6 under for the tournament, seven shots off the lead with half the tournament still remaining.

Since there is no re-pairing between the third and fourth rounds, the possibility exists that the winner could be someone who finishes well ahead of the last groups. Perry seems like as excellent a candidate as any to fill that role. — Mike McAllister

HAIRCUT Tale (6:15 p.m.): During his media session Saturday, Tim Petrovic was grilled about several vital issues … including his recent haircut.