“You’ve never heard me blame anything in any point in time, make up any excuses about anything that we’ve ever done, and I never will. I’ve been around a long time. My father wouldn’t allow me to do it when I was a kid. So, no difference today” -- Lions coach Jim Caldwell, rejecting the notion that his race was playing a factor in there being questions about his job security (DETROIT NEWS, 12/28).
"I really enjoy him on the broadcast. I think he's done an amazingly good job in his first year. I didn't think he'd be close to that. ... Romo's really good, I mean, really, really good I think broadcasting games" -- Dallas-based WFAA-ABC anchor Dale Hansen, on Tony Romo's debut season in the CBS NFL broadcast booth (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 12/28).
"It’s slowing up the game for sure, but someone’s going to be unhappy. Someone’s going to get that unfortunate call. Someone’s going to be on the wrong side. I wouldn’t want that job" -- Lions WR Golden Tate, on NFL officials determining what a catch is (DETROIT NEWS, 12/28).
"I’m excited to finally have it in New York. I think it’s a great way to celebrate. New York City is the center of the country for the most part on New Year’s Eve, and it extends the party until the next day" -- NBC Sports President of Programming Jon Miller, on Monday's Sabres-Rangers Winter Classic at Citi Field (NEWSDAY, 12/28).
