Quick Hits....

“The negative is traveling to the Texas schools and the length of travel. But the exposure that we’re receiving in the Big 12 is remarkable” – West Virginia AD Shane Lyons, discussing the pros and cons of joining the Big 12 (CHARLESTON GAZETTE, 4/15).

“The sustainability of the athletic program staying at the FCS level will be much tougher going forward. And it puts a burden on our student-athletes and our university budget as a whole. … We’ve got to take a real hard look at moving up to the FBS” – Eastern Kentucky AD Steve Lochmueller (LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER, 4/15).

“I’m unaware of how I (was on the list of finalists). I’m flattered, don’t get me wrong, but the only job I’m looking at is at the beloved Northern Illinois University” – Northern Illinois AD Sean Frazier, on being included on a list of candidates for the Pitt AD job (DeKalb DAILY CHRONICLE, 4/15).

“I never thought I’d feel sorry for him. When do we give the guy some space?” – Golf Channel’s David Feherty, on Tiger Woods (JACKSONVILLE.com, 4/14).