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"Going to the Final Fours for both men and women, that helps. It makes all your donors feel good about what you're investing in" – Univ. of Louisville AD Tom Jurich, on the possible fundraising windfall from the school's men's and women's teams playing in national championship games (USA TODAY, 4/8).

"I really don't have a choice. The draft is in a week and I have to start preparing the mindset, with agents and all that stuff I wasn't even thinking about" – Notre Dame G Skylar Diggins, on the quick turnaround between the end of the women’s NCAA Tournament and the WNBA Draft (SI.com, 4/8).

"I think we have a framework for an agreement. There's still one or two items to be resolved" – Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, on a deal with the Dolphins to provide some county funds to the nearly $400M renovation to Sun Life Stadium (MIAMIHERALD.com, 4/8).

"If you want a quarterback, go with Peyton Manning. My father was just like that. This is a joke" – John Unitas Jr., one of five children from Johnny Unitas' first marriage, on the film co-produced by his half-brother, Joe Unitas, tabbing Ravens QB Joe Flacco to play the role of his father (LATIMES.com, 4/8).

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