A biography for Robert Parishhasn’t been written yet.
“I don't think it matters how old you are as long as you keep yourself physically fit.”
“I'm not comfortable with being honored, showered with appreciation. But it's always appreciated.”
“Not head coach - Assistant would be very attractive, but I don't think I have the discipline to deal with all the egos and personalities a head coach has to deal with.”
“I have a great deal of respect for Coach Fitch. When we won the championship in '81, he was the main reason why we won. We were down and he never let us doubt ourselves.”