"People have in their own mind how I should answer that question which is, 'I'm unbiased and I'll just call it straight down the middle.' That's not true, and it would be disingenuous. I have a horse in the race and I think when you do, you say this is where I am coming from" – ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy, on weighing in on the fractured relationship between his brother, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, and C Dwight Howard (SI.com, 4/9).
"I feel rejuvenated now. I'm part of a conference that has potential instead of one where most of the members are looking elsewhere" – Sun Belt Commissioner Karl Benson, on leaving his post as WAC Commissioner to take his current position (NOLA.com, 4/7).
"There is nothing in my view more disturbing than social networking – nothing" – Fox' Tim McCarver, to his broadcast booth partner Joe Buck, who has over 67,000 Twitter followers ("Red Sox-Tigers," Fox, 4/7).
"I want to make everything clear so people can talk to me face to face. They can ask me whatever questions they want, and the sooner the better for the people, for the ball club and for me. I want to tell people what is going on in my mind and what I believe" – Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen, on plans to hold a press conference tomorrow in Miami to discuss his recent statements about Fidel Castro (USATODAY.com, 4/9).
