“It seems to me from a distance that all the attributes that one would look for to determine whether an organization can be successful long-term, they have – a great city, a great ballpark, support, stable ownership, a solid front office, scouting, development, a solid major-league operation” – Red Sox GM Ben Cherington, on the Cardinals (PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, 10/23).
“The one thing the NFL prepares you for is being on that big stage and having a bit of pressure (on you) because you would often wonder, ‘I could go home in a wheelchair after this’” – Former NFLer Terry Crews, on turning to acting after retiring from the NFL in ’97 (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, 10/23).
“I think you have to make it as normal as possible. Although you are out of your element, you have to try to stick to your schedule” – 49ers WR Anquan Boldin, on preparing for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium (CSNBAYAREA.com, 10/22).
“Please, Banish ‘Sweet Caroline’ From Fenway Park” – Headline under which the Boston Globe’s Geoff Edgers writes on the need for the Red Sox to find another song to play during the eighth inning (BOSTON GLOBE, 10/23).
