the broadcast booth in 1989-90 and continued through 1991-92. We went to Kansas City the year before I started the first time and the year after I finished the second time, so I have never broadcast a game from the national tournament." The tournament's return to Kansas City makes it all the more special for Parrish. "Obviously, broadcasting a national tournament game from Kansas City's Municipal Auditorium will be fun and a trip down memory lane," he said. "I would be in Kansas City even if I wasn't broadcasting because I'm a fan. I have seen all of the national tournament games the Bison have played since I joined the OBU staff in 1964 * a total of 41 games, of which we have won 31." OBU was 15-3 in Municipal Auditorium's tournament, with one national championship trophy and two runner-up trophies. Parrish has seen the glory years of OBU basketball and while he isn't making any predictions publicly, he likes the look of this year's team. "This experience also will be very satisfying because I have so much respect and admiration for coaches Tolin and (assistant coach Lance) Johnston and the 2001-02 Bison team," Parrish said. "The Bison have worked hard and played very well this year, and they have been wonderful representatives of OBU. I have seen all but two of their games this year and I know that their play has been very consistent. This has been a season of significant achievement." ...
