"Al had a long track record of standing up to the courage of his convictions. ... I believe he would have tremendous, tremendous respect for what Colin Kaepernick has done" – Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask, on how late Raiders Owner Al Davis would have viewed the 49ers QB (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 10/7).
"I have a daughter older than him. But I can tell you that when you sit down with him for an hour or so, you walk away saying, ‘OK, I get it now’" – Coyotes Exec VP/Hockey Operations and coach Dave Tippett, on the team's 27-year-old GM John Chayka (USA TODAY, 10/7).
"I'm giving back and giving these guys another opportunity. They know they've made mistakes which shortened their careers, so this is kind of a second time around for them" – Basketball HOFer Walt Frazier, on his role as President of the Champions Basketball League Gotham Ballers (SPORTS.VICE.com, 10/6).
"I never considered selling three years ago when the future looked tough. Why would I sell now when the future is bright? There is no consideration. ... I am excited for the next few years" – Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner, on whether he is interested in selling the team (N.Y. POST, 10/7).
