Quick Hits....

"From a ratings and viewership standpoint, you’d rather have a brand name team from the SEC against a team from another part of the country that has a big brand -- like an Ohio State or Texas. The notion that this is exactly what we wanted -- it’s short-sighted, and, to put it a little less politely, just plain wrong" -- ESPN's Rece Davis, on the all-SEC matchup in the CFP National Championship (THEATHLETIC.com, 1/8).

"I'm going to enjoy Monday immensely" -- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, on the CFP (THEADVOCATE.com, 1/7).

"Great win to day! And 64, you goin have to come harder than some weak racist slurs. I’m proud of my African heritage, as are 70% of the other Black players in this league. #Iaintjonathanmartin!" -- Jaguars DE Yannick Ngakoue, in a tweet directed at Bills G Richie Incognito (TWITTER.com, 1/7).