"People think we are bitter enemies. We really aren’t. You know we are pretty good friends. And I have said this before, until somebody puts a microphone in front of him, he’s a pretty good guy. After that, you never know" – College football HOF coach Phillip Fulmer, on his relationship with inductee Steve Spurrier (Knoxville NEWS-SENTINEL, 1/10).
"I wasn't fired because of analytics. ... I'm a stubborn guy at times; maybe I said a little too much, maybe I gave my opinion a little bit too much. Maybe when they asked for my opinion, I have an honest opinion and sometimes it doesn't help you" – Former NHL Panthers coach Gerard Gallant, on why the team fired him earlier this season (ESPN.com, 1/9).
"It has logistical advantages if you’re that close. On the other hand, in some of these situations, you like the idea of sending guys to (crummy) places and having to ride on buses and do that kind of stuff to really get a taste of what the minor leagues are. Then guys will gain a much greater appreciation of being in the NBA" – Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, on the pros and cons of having the team's D-League affiliate in nearby Frisco, Texas (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 1/10).
