Quick Hits....

“I responded immediately to Adam and said, ‘Just put the Washington Wizards on national television and I'll make sure our players show up.’ It's an honor to play on national TV” – Monumental Sports & Entertainment Chair Ted Leonsis, on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sending a letter to teams on resting star of players during nationally televised games (“Fast Money Halftime Report,” CNBC, 3/21).

"We don't know what to expect. It's been about a 100 years. But rest assured we're going to have enough resources in and around the park to make sure we're dealing with that" – Chicago Deputy Police Chief Al Nagode, on increased security at the first few Cubs home games (CHICAGOTRIBUNE.com, 3/21).

"This is the right time to do something. You want to put on something on a global scale that reaches a lot of people. This is the time of year" – Aspen Skiing Co. VP/Sales & Special Events John Rigney, on lobbying for spring races after successfully hosting the FIS World Cup Finals (ASPENTIMES.com, 3/21).