Quick Hits....

"Our chances can be hurt if we don't do something by the end of February" – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, on the state potentially losing more NCAA championship events if the controversial HB2 law is not repealed (ESPN.com, 2/16).

"There are a lot of new stadiums coming down the line, some attractive cities who have hosted Super Bowls in the past that haven’t had one in a while, so it will be a competitive environment, but I wouldn’t rule it out" – Lions President Rod Wood, on the possibility of Ford Field hosting an upcoming Super Bowl (DETROIT NEWS, 2/16).

"Whether it's something I'll do when I get out, I've got to start thinking about that. ... But I'd love to do something like that as part of what I do in the next phase of my career" – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, on a possible career in sports broadcasting (Newark STAR-LEDGER, 2/16).