"These two clubs will succeed if they build deep connections with their communities. Over time, they will have their own history and heritage. Over time, nobody will really think about that coincidence" – MLS CMO Howard Handler, on expansion clubs in Atlanta and Minnesota both having "United" in their names (N.Y. TIMES, 3/4).
"Stay off Twitter" – Former NFLer Dallas Clark, on the advice he has shared with NFL prospects while mentoring them at the NFL Combine this week (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 3/4).
"I'm not retiring. I just don't know where I'm going yet. Give me a chance to figure that out. I'm taking all of you with me" – WFAN-AM's Mike Francesa, who will host his final show on Dec. 15 (Newark STAR-LEDGER, 3/5).
"I have really enjoyed it, primarily because 98 percent of what I have done is just talk to K-State folks. It has been really exhilarating. People have been so supportive. It has been fun so far" – Interim Kansas State AD Laird Veatch, on taking over as acting AD this past week (WICHITA EAGLE, 3/5).
"Marvin Miller belongs in the Hall of Fame too. There were so many battles ... but if you make a significant contribution, you belong, and no matter how you felt about him, you cannot say Marvin Miller did not make a contribution" – MLB Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig, on the late MLBPA Exec Dir (ESPN.com, 3/3).
