“The Bucks need to execute – like now. Where’s it going? What’s the plan? Who are the players? How much money is this going to cost?” – Wisconsin state Rep. Dale Kooyenga, who feels the NBA team’s owners need to present their arena plan to legislators soon if they want state funding (BIZJOURNALS.com, 2/19).
“I guess we’re just trying to keep an open mind. And really you don’t know what you don’t know. So you’ve got to keep an open mind and try to think of doing things a little bit differently” – Toronto FC GM Tim Bezbatchenko, on the team adding a manager of analytics to its front office (GLOBE & MAIL, 2/20).
“Put pressure on the presidents; say, ‘If you don’t do this, we’re not going to fund you for this.’ It’s just the way it is. That’s the way to do it” – Univ. of Houston Board of Regents Chair Tilman Fertitta, who wants politicians to pressure Big 12 school presidents into letting Houston into the conference (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 2/20).
"The First Four has become its own brand, and that is in no small part a result of the committee’s hard work and leadership, and how the community and region have embraced the event” – Univ. of Dayton AD Tim Wabler, on the region's organizing committee building support for the opening games of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament (BIZJOURNALS.com, 2/19).
