Quick Hits....

"I think he ought to worry more about winning than his stadium" – Charlotte City Council member Andy Dulin, on the expectation that NFL Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson will seek public funds to help pay for renovations at Bank of America Stadium (BIZJOURNALS.com, 11/26).

"They're sick and tired of hearing the same crap coming out of both sides' mouths, and who can blame them. It's frustrating" – Red Wings RW Todd Bertuzzi, on the disgruntled NHL fan base (MLIVE.com, 11/26).

“It’s nice to be able to talk to y’all” – Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, who today spoke to the media for the first time as a member of the team (DALLASNEWS.com, 11/26).

"It was a scam when they were on 'Shark Tank.' It's still a scam. I don't care if the NBA was dumb enough to sign an agreement; this is going where it belongs. ... What were you thinking, NBA?" – Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban, in a YouTube video from BlogMaverick, on banning NBA sponsor Power Balance bracelets from his team's locker room (THE DAILY).