"My hope is that we're leading in this area, and maybe others will follow with, maybe not the exact same policy, but one that fits their particular institutions" – Indiana Univ. AD Fred Glass, on a new athletics policy that disqualifies IU's programs from adding any athlete with a history of sexual or domestic violence (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 4/20).
"If it rallies our fans and it sounds like we’re selling T-shirts right now, and all of the money is going back into our community then it was worth it for me" – Grizzlies coach David Fizdale, on his officiating rant following the team's loss to the Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Monday night (Memphis COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 4/20).
"Oh, no question, I miss it sometimes. But when you reach my age it’s nice to reinvent yourself. I’ll miss the atmosphere and the enthusiasm of being in the building. But this allows me to talk about every game" – Brent Musburger, on stepping away from the broadcasting booth (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 4/20).
"That's the real financial success of the playoffs; it's long term. If you were here in the building Monday, you're a casual fan and that was the first game you've seen in two years, now you're pretty hooked. It's hard not to fall in love" – Predators President & CEO Sean Henry, whose team holds a 3-0 series lead over the Blackhawks in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 4/20).
