Quick Hits....

“It was a spectacular playoff. This was a special night for the players and coaches and Ohio State. And great for the conference” – Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, following Ohio State’s victory over Oregon in the CFP title game (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 1/13).

“I mean, as a fan, it’s great fun, I love the college game, but the incredible money underlines that we are truly the engines of a multibillion-dollar industry” – Former Northwestern QB Kain Kolter, who organized the players union movement at the school last year (N.Y. TIMES, 1/13).

“I’m still getting over that. I don’t think I ever really will. That was a tough one” – Lions Vice Chair Bill Ford Jr., on his team’s playoff loss to the Cowboys (ESPN.com, 1/12).

“Golf can be a good business if you know what you’re doing and you have good places. If you don’t have good places and courses, it’s not a good business. Golf in the right location can do very well” – Donald Trump (MIAMI HERALD, 1/13).