Quick Hits....

“Students are making great money in some internship, and I’m telling my football players they can’t leave for the summer. Where’s the equity there?” – Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick, who believes student-athletes should be paid through group licensing deals for use of their names and likenesses (CBSSPORTS.com, 12/10).

“Oh my God. I would never have imagined. I thought we were going to be actually very good. That’s how much I know” – Jets Owner Woody Johnson, on his team being 2-11 so far this season (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 12/11).

“It would be nice to be doing meaningful games” – SportsNet N.Y. broadcaster Keith Hernandez, on calling Mets games next season (NEWSDAY, 12/11).

“It’s like a child, you’ve seen grow up from infancy and now it’s a teenager. Sometimes it’s best for change” – Outgoing WNBPA Dir of Operations Pam Wheeler, whose tenure with the union ends later this month (AP, 12/11).