Quick Hits....

"Two weeks ago" – Univ. of Texas men's basketball coach Rick Barnes, on how recently he got the Longhorn Network (OKLAHOMAN, 1/29).

"We try to be at or around the league average. We don't want to be too high or too low and given our ownership structure, we want to make sure we're as affordable as possible" – Packers President & CEO Mark Murphy, on the team's ticket and concession prices ("Squawk Box," CNBC, 1/29).

"I am doing my best to make sure we have an event in Germany. At the moment I can't say whether it will be Hockenheim or Nuerburgring" – F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, on efforts to strike a deal with week for a German Grand Prix (AP, 1/29).

"There might not be a whole lot of money in it yet. But you can not only find a place to show your work – you can find an audience for it" – Glenn Stout, editor of "The Best American Sportswriting" series, on online longform sportswriting (ADWEEK.com, 1/29).