Quick Hits....

"You could use this last couple of weeks of Goodell's appearances as a textbook in how not to deal with a problem" – NBC's David Axelrod, on the NFL's handling of domestic violence cases ("Morning Joe," MSNBC, 9/22).

"I wouldn't be surprised if, heck, even Ted Bishop puts 'USA' on the side of his head if it means we are going to win" – Golfer Rickie Fowler, who shaved "USA" into his hair, referencing the 60-year-old PGA of America president (REUTERS, 9/22).

"We've been in conversation with all of our partners, and we've not heard any issues from them" – Ravens VP/Corporate Sales & Business Development Kevin Rochlitz, saying the team has not heard any negative feedback from sponsors of its handling of the Ray Rice situtation (BIZJOURNALS.com, 9/22).