"They spent a billion dollars at the Meadowlands, and I'll speak as somebody who goes there maybe two or three times a year to watch a football game: If you don't sit in a premium seat, it is a quantum step back in value for your dollar and ease as a fan. They whiffed with that stadium, in my opinion" – ESPN's Bob Ley on the fan experience at MetLife Stadium ("OTL," ESPN2, 1/3).
"I never met with anybody. No one has called. I'm flattered when that happens, but I have no intention on coaching. I really like the job I have" – CBS' Bill Cowher, on speculation that he is a candidate for an NFL coaching vacancy ("The NFL Today," CBS, 1/5).
"The relationship is treated with reverence. We are very respectful of them and we honor them because they, frankly, allow us to use their name" – Florida State Univ. VP/University Relations Liz Maryanski, on the school's relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida (AP, 1/5).
"This isn’t just our game anymore" – Team Canada coach Brent Sutter, on the country's five-year gold medal drought at the world junior hockey championship (TORONTO STAR, 1/5).
"One of my buddies said, ‘You’re going to be playing for free here by the time you’re done paying for tickets.' It’s something I want my friends and family to enjoy too" – Sabres C Zenon Konopka, on being claimed off of waivers by his hometown team (BUFFALO NEWS, 1/5).
