"If they bring a big sponsor for me, it opens it up for everybody, just like Jon Jones did with Nike. Hopefully we'll see new sponsors come into the sport and maybe new agencies and representatives as well" – UFC fighter Donald Cerrone, on signing a representation deal with Kevin Harvick Inc. (USA TODAY, 6/24).
"Having him around is a great resource. We wouldn't be where we are without him. There are countless ways he helps us" – Blackhawks VP & GM Stan Bowman, on his Hockey HOFer father, Scotty Bowman (Illinois DAILY HERALD, 6/23).
"Most people will say anything to get in your pocket, man. Everybody has a motive. They either want to be your friend, or they want something from you. You want to be around people who want your friendship and want your time" – Broncos DE Derek Wolfe, who spoke at the '13 NFL Rookie Symposium (BUFFALONEWS.com, 6/23).
"I just felt like if we were to partner up and keep it in the family, I felt like I wouldn’t be missing out on an opportunity that I would have if I was to go with a big-time agent’s firm" – NBA Draft prospect Trey Burke, on the decision to hire his father as his agent (SPORTINGNEWS.com, 6/23).
