Quick Hits....

"Long-term, we believe this could put us on the same level as some of the best-known (gaming) destinations in the country" -- Minnesota-based Mystic Lake Casino Dir of Brand Marketing Johnny Mackin, on hosting VIP events around Super Bowl LII (STARTRIBUNE.com, 11/12).

"It's pretty cool when you make a play, and it sounds like we're at home" -- Steelers LB Ryan Shazier, on the crowd yesterday at Lucas Oil Stadium (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 11/13).

"We're going to move fairly quickly on replacing AD Jacobs. We are in the process of formulating a search committee. We are in the process of laying out a strategic plan to hire a new athletics director and identifying those people that are going to have major roles. That will be announced early next week to late next week. As soon as we can get it together" -- Auburn Univ. President Steven Leath (AL.com, 11/10).