30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/6271764 en-us Gary Parrish is CBSSports.com's college basketball columnist. Contrary to popular belief, he does not use a tanning bed or anything unnatural to color his skin. He was simply tan the afternoon he took that picture, the result of lounging at a Las Vegas pool for five consecutive days. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:14:46 EST Parrish: The Thoughts : CBSSports.com Blogs http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18127805?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18127805?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Remember what I wrote two nights ago, the thing about how Nike will rescue UCF? ... Operation 'UCF Rescue' is gaining momentum Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:37 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18127805?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18119547?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18119547?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The NCAA has cleared Cincinnati freshman Lance Stephenson to play immediately, UC coach Mick Cronin told CBSSports.com on Thursday afternoon. ... NCAA clears UC freshman Stephenson Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:29:10 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18119547?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18119134?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18119134?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The NBA D-League Draft is tonight on NBA TV. ... The D-League is no way to 'help your family' Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:22:04 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18119134?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18118169?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18118169?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Shirley Barnes, the mother of top-ranked recruit Harrison Barnes, confirmed to CBSSports.com that her son will announce his college decision Nov. 13. ... Barnes will commit next Friday Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:26:24 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18118169?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18116919?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18116919?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Here's Thursday's Dear Gary ... ... Dear Gary (on Indiana) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:56:19 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18116919?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18104281?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18104281?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Surely, UCF administrators knew what would happen if Marcus Jordan wore Air Jordans Wednesday night. ... Nike to the rescue in 3 ... 2 ... 1 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:03:15 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18104281?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097826?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097826?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The funniest thing about the video of Tim Floyd breaking up a fight in a casino is that it's not the first time I've seen him break up a fight. Seriously, I don't know what it is about Floyd, but he has no problem stepping into the middle of things ... Not the first time I've seen Floyd stop a fight Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:14:51 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097826?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097185?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097185?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The Division II school that beat Syracuse has a new home page. Speaking of Le Moyne ... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:16 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097185?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097086?source=rss_blogs_BBD#comments BBD http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097086?source=rss_blogs_BBD Here's Wednesday's Dear Gary (courtesy of a distraught Syracuse fan who emailed late Tuesday) ... ... Dear Gary (on the Syracuse loss) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:48:19 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18097086?source=rss_blogs_BBD http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18084358?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18084358?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB I laugh when recruits spend months talking about how they want to win and play in the NCAA tournament before ultimately committing to a bottom-tier program in a BCS-affiliated league. Brilliant! I always want to tell them that the secret to winning ... Pick a good school relative to its league, stupid Wed, 04 Nov 2009 2:19:42 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18084358?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18081710?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18081710?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Here's Monday's Dear Gary ... ... Dear Gary (on the Pac-10 getting three bids) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 9:21:23 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18081710?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18064824?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18064824?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- I spent the afternoon at the Finch Center watching Memphis coach Josh Pastner conduct his final practice before his first exhibition. While there, I got a glimpse of the roster for Tuesday's opponent (LeMoyne-Owen), and I was shock ... Where are they now? (The T-Head edition) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:01:58 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18064824?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18063987?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18063987?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Here's Monday's Dear Gary ... ... Dear Gary (on Vandy) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:29:53 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18063987?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18058572?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18058572?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB It's a big blow to Minnesota that Trevor Mbakwe won't be able to play until his legal matter is resolved. ... Credit Minnesota for being careful with Mbakwe Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:20:25 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/18058572?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17994655?source=rss_blogs_NBA#comments NBA http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17994655?source=rss_blogs_NBA I've forever rejected the premise that college is the best place for prospects to develop. ... Tell me again why Brandon Jennings messed up? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:38:11 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17994655?source=rss_blogs_NBA http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17993468?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17993468?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB John Wall's two-game suspension means the Kentucky freshman will debut Nov. 16 against Miami University. Wall will miss just one regular season game Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:30:41 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17993468?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17992001?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17992001?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The NCAA's recruiting reform package prevents, among other things, schools from hiring people "associated with a prospect" in a non-coaching position. On the surface, that's a broad description. And the bad news is that the NCAA's official ... The NCAA's definition of 'associated' is broad Sat, 31 Oct 2009 9:39:25 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17992001?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17991643?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17991643?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Here's Friday's Dear Gary ... ... Dear Gary (on Halloween) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:39:27 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17991643?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17985038?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17985038?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB I've talked with enough lawyers over the past 24 hours to realize the recruiting reform package might withstand a legal challenge better than I believe, and I'll accept that opinion, mostly because I'm not a lawyer. Still, I ask this: How is the NCA ... Good luck trying to clearly define 'associated' Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:48:58 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17985038?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17973882?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17973882?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The preseason AP and Coaches polls were released today. ... The Poll Attacks (already in midseason form) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:42:25 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17973882?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17972249?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17972249?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Adreian Payne has committed to Michigan State, Scout.com's Dave Telep and Evan Daniels are reporting. ... Payne picks Michigan State Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:31:34 EST http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17972249?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17971089?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17971089?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Here's Thursday's Dear Gary ... ... Dear Gary (on the term 'Non-BCS') Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:26:21 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17971089?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17967329?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17967329?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List was announced Thursday morning. ... Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List announced Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:08:17 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17967329?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17966790?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17966790?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The Coaches poll is out, and, holy crap, the Poll Attacks are going to be simple this afternoon. ... Is 'USC' really South Carolina? Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:35:23 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17966790?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17963447?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17963447?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Adreian Payne is expected to announce his college decision Thursday. ... Another elite prospect about to commit Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:24:44 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17963447?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17955149?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17955149?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Tennessee announced Wednesday that Josh Tabb has withdrawn from school. Officially, he did so to be closer to his mother, who is reportedly ill in Illinois. But it must be noted that Tabb had been serving an "indefinite suspension" for a & ... Tabb withdraws from Tennessee Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:04:31 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17955149?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17954794?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17954794?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB Here's Wednesday's Dear Gary ... ... Dear Gary (on 'Glee' and Drake and Izzo and Indy) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:45:22 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17954794?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17952313?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17952313?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB The Associated Press preseason poll is scheduled to be released Thursday afternoon. ... Because you've asked ... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:13:39 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17952313?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17936098?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17936098?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB It's Opening Night in the NBA, and there are a combined 28 former Duke Blue Devils and UCLA Bruins on NBA rosters, according to research done by Duke recruiting coordinator Dave Bradley. ... Blue Devils/Bruins lead way in NBA players Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:57:53 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17936098?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17932942?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB#comments NCAAB http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17932942?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB We're going to (re)start the daily dose of Dear Gary with the question I get more than any other. ... Dear Gary (on my hair) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:24:21 EDT http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/17932942?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/6271764 100 Parrish: The Thoughts : CBSSports.com Blogs