"You'll probably see us having more interactions with more conferences. I'm not exactly sure how that'll play out, but the sites will be national and the quality of opponents will be national" -- Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, on the conference's bowl tie-ins under the new postseason system being implemented in '14 (ESPN.com, 1/3).
"He means a great deal to this commissioner, and I could tell you that I will always seek out his input. He will stay involved" -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, on Ravens LB Ray Lewis (Baltimore SUN, 1/4).
"It couldn't be a better fit. There was a perfect match between my experience and the opportunity here. Quiksilver is clearly a brand that has a high emotional quotient, and really has some runway for growth" -- Incoming Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney, on replacing company co-Founder Bob McKnight as CEO (O.C. REGISTER, 1/4).
"I'm done with football. I wish them well and everybody in New York well" -- Former NFL coach and exec Bill Parcells, saying he would not be interested in the Jets GM position if it was offered to him (NJ.com, 1/3).
“The governor should know better than anyone that the tragedy is all about the outrageous abuse of children at Penn State, not continuing the business of football for Penn State fans” -- A N.Y. TIMES editorial titled "Penn State: Lessons Not Learned" that critizes Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s lawsuit against the NCAA (N.Y. TIMES, 1/4).
