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“For the things that happened in North Carolina, it’s abysmal. I would think that this would lead to the implementation of the death penalty by the NCAA” – Univ. of Maryland President Wallace Loh, on the NCAA’s investigation into UNC’s academic scandal (Raleigh NEWS & OBSERVER, 4/11).

“That’s the kind of stuff that you want your title sponsor to pour energy into. If we could snap our fingers, you’d have Tony Romo play” – Colonial Country Club Tournament Dir Michael Tothe, on drawing big names to participate in the PGA Tour Dean & DeLuca Invitational's pro-am (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 4/11).

“I like suits and ties because it’s a business approach. But the guy I buy my suits from likes the tradition even more, because you need a lot of suits” – Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill, on being well-dressed for games (USA TODAY, 4/11).

“Drivers are tweeting congratulations on the paving job and the re-profiling and you never hear that kind of thing” – Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage, on the new track surface (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 4/11).

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