Big Ten has many reasons to celebrate Challenge victory
The Big Ten might not necessarily be better than the ACC, but this week it is. With its first Challenge victory in 11 attempts, the Big Ten finally throws the monkey off its back. And Gary Parrish will never doubt Wisconsin again.
Battle gets Big Ten started on way to winning war with ACC
The Big Ten's long wait is over. At least it will be by the end of the week. Five more wins are needed to claim the Big Ten-ACC Challenge for the first time, and five more wins are coming, Gary Parrish says.
Monday Look Back: Gators' 24-hour swing makes lasting impression
While Portland and West Virginia wowed Gary Parrish on the West Coast, the weekend's best win belonged to the Florida Gators, who are making preseason doubters eat crow.
Enjoying a turnaround, Pilots best story of weekend
The UConn-Duke and Florida-Michigan State matchups are nice stories, but Gary Parrish says none tops Portland, which knocked off Minnesota and is poised to go places after years of misery.
Return of Ebanks gives West Virginia Final Four feel
Bob Huggins isn't too pleased, even after West Virginia's 73-66 win over Texas A&M. He should be very content with the return of Devin Ebanks, who can make this solid Mountaineer team a great one, Gary Parrish says.
Friday Look Ahead: UConn-Duke a marquee MSG matchup
It has been more than five years since Jim Calhoun and Mike Krzyzewski shared a sideline. UConn-Duke is quite an appetizer to a prime-time battle between Florida and Michigan State, Gary Parrish says.
Ebanks' absence will end as soon as Mountaineers need him
Wondering when Devin Ebanks will play? When Bob Huggins needs him. And that's just fine with Gary Parrish, who says the West Virginia coach has never shied away from his reputation.
