Properly humbled Gators might actually be good this seasonFiguring NCAA tournament success was a way of life, last year's inexperienced Florida Gators began 18-3, crashed to 21-11 and found themselves in the NIT. Gary Parrish says that removed any false sense of entitlement Billy Donovan's players had and might mean much better things ahead.
Patience is a virtue when waiting on rookie breakthroughsDon't expect rooks to take you to the top. Take Memphis: The Grizz are stocked with young talent, but another long season awaits. Gary Parrish says though the future is bright, the present is bleak when you count on rookies.
Forgetting chatter, Tebow batters de-fanged TigersIf it was a talking contest, LSU wins. However, Florida controls what happens on the field as Tim Tebow re-energizes his quest for repeat Heismans and brings his Gators back into the national title hunt with a stomping at The Swamp, Gary Parrish says.
It's no sacrifice: Daddy's little girls overshadow hoops all day, every dayHis job as a college hoops assistant used to be a big thing to Jeff Strohm. Now caring for his daughters, two of whom have a rare disorder of the urea cycle, is the only thing, Gary Parrish says.
Pinpointing title contenders is a talent contestCurious which teams are true contenders? Follow the talent. Dr. Gary Parrish has devised a pro-prospect formula that has UNC, Louisville and Ohio State atop a short list.
New 'Baller Vol' Woolridge as skilled behind mic as on courtFor Orlando Woolridge's son, Renaldo, it began with peanut butter: his music, not his game. Gary Parrish says the Tennessee freshman combines on-court skills with a genuine talent for rap that will be on the play list for Vols fans soon.
Freshman entrance exam: Here's your study sheet, stupidNo fighting. Don't shoot your BB gun at people. What's next? Don't run with scissors? Some freshman flat-out lack common sense, so Gary Parrish is here to go over the rules.
