“They’re (bleeping) awesome. Awesome. Like, I’m blown that we ain’t got one” – Lions CB Darius Slay, on the team not wearing Nike Color Rush jerseys against the Packers this Thursday (FREEP.com, 11/30).
“We are judged upon the success, particularly in football due to the level of interest and revenue it generates for the program. I know that and I’m accountable for everything here. I understand that and I accept that responsibility” – Georgia AD Greg McGarity, on the importance of hiring the right coaches (ONLINEATHENS.com, 11/30).
“I’m not going to say that was not always my hope at some point. But it was made clear to me by my brother (Jim Buss) and (GM) Mitch Kupchak, we didn’t need any more voices involved with the Lakers, that they felt they had everything under control” – Lakers Exec VP/Business Operations Jeanie Buss, on wanting Phil Jackson to take a front-office role with the team (N.Y. POST, 12/1).
“I didn’t win with him. We were close, he’s a great guy, but there’s times you gotta change. You’re not winning, you gotta change” – Tigers Owner Mike Ilitch, on his decision to allow former President, CEO & GM Dave Dombrowski to leave (DETROIT NEWS, 12/1).
