“It’s very different just trying to understand the 100 years of history and tradition. I now understand” – MLSE President & CEO Tim Leiweke, on the passion that Maple Leafs fans have for the team (L.A. TIMES, 12/10).
“After practice, I’m tired. I’m trying to be as nice as I can. They said, ‘Are you sure?’ (I said) ‘Yeah that’s all I got for you. Kind of want to go to sleep now’” – Panthers DE Greg Hardy, discussing his “SNF” intro in which he said his name was “Kraken” and he went to “Hogwarts” (CHARLOTTE.com, 12/9).
“I wouldn’t think Steve Patterson will hold the status quo. I’d expect some changes – quick changes – in Austin” – The DALLAS MORNING NEWS’ Rick Gosselin, in an online chat, on the possibility of the new Texas men's AD making a football coaching change (DALLASNEWS.com, 12/9).
“The stupidest thing I ever did was letting him get fired” – White Sox Chair Jerry Reinsdorf, on former MLB manager Tony La Russa (ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 12/10).
“I told Steve Hogan, the executive director, all along that Orlando makes sense for us in so many ways. It gives our fans a great chance to see the program and be a part of the state of Florida” – Univ. of Miami AD Blake James, on the football team facing Louisville in the Russell Athletic Bowl (MIAMI HERALD, 12/10).
"I've been paying for breakfast, lunch and dinner all these years. He gets paid and he leaves, so I'll get him in Seattle, I guess" – Yankees SS Derek Jeter, on former teammate Robinson Cano, who signed a 10-year, $240M deal with the Mariners last week (ESPN.com, 12/10).
