Paris' enthusiasm for life as impressive as her numbers

[swok34]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/preview2007/columns/story?columnist=voepel_mechelle&id=3099635

[Gator]

... from an acute observer. Voepel said: "Coale doesn't recruit anyone to OU just to play basketball and get a degree. There's another thing she's looking to help develop. It's impossible, really, to sum it up in one phrase. But as an observer of OU players in Coale's 11 seasons, I'd say she wants them to learn how to continually nourish their souls."

[Gator]

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/college/basketball/womens/2007/Courtney-Paris-Team-USA-Featured-Photo-Gallery-11-03-2007/002.html

[vickie1ok]

I'm more proud of what Courtney has done off the court than on. But that is a reflection of what Sherri requires of her guys. It may be an unwritten rule, but it is definitely a verbal one that Sherri expects her guys to be successful off the court and give back to the community. It may have cost her some recruits but it pays off in the long run for everyone.

I could not have said it better than Mechelle. I would only add that I think Courtney is the most recognizable OU athlete, male or female. A guy I work with talks more about the WBB team than we talk about football. And his son-in-law is an ex OU football player... And like me, he thinks Drob is a freaking star to be.

Nice story. I don't know who was more eloquent: Courtney, Sherri, or Mechelle. Let's call it a tie.