"We are not here to be dream killers. We have to be realistic, though, and you are now on the clock. So, of the drafted rookies, less than half will still be around three years from now" – NFL Senior VP/Player Engagement Troy Vincent, on why he will emphasize personal responsibility to players at the league's Rookie Symposium, which begins today for the AFC (AP, 6/22).
“He’s jumping from the frying pan into the fire. You thought the media here in New York was tough? The media in Canada is a killer” – NBC Sports Network’s Anson Carter, on new Canucks coach John Tortorella, who coached the Rangers from '08-13 (“NHL Live,” NBC Sports Network, 6/22).
"Our current anticipation is that we will take this to a public vote – for the council to bring for a public vote on Tuesday, July 2" – City of Glendale Deputy Communications Dir Julie Watters, on the city council's proposed Jobing.com Arena lease agreement with prospective Coyotes Owner Renaissance Sports & Entertainment (FOXSPORTSARIZONA.com, 6/21).
"I can't imagine how much courage and bravery it would take to come out. I hope we can relay the message that athletes would love to have you as a teammate if you can play" – MLS Earthquakes F Chris Wondolowski, on partnering with the You Can Play project (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 6/22).
"For me, it was about continuing to develop my brand and being involved in a sport that I've loved for a long time. I wasn't getting an opportunity to do that at any significant level with the UFC, and when this opportunity came along, it felt good to me. It felt like the right thing to do" – Former UFC fighter Randy Couture, on leaving the league to work on Bellator's "Fight Master" reality series (SI.com, 6/21).
"It's almost like vacation. It really is for the wives, the girlfriends – they all go on wine tours. It's a fun weekend for everyone in the garage area" – NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer, on activities around today's Sprint Cup Series Toyota-Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway (ESPN.com, 6/22).
"The whole show really is a shot at me – that’s why it’s called 'America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde,' because that was always the knock on me, that I was stupid. But I’ve taken stupid and turned it to smart" – Fox' Terry Bradshaw, on starring in the Las Vegas stage show based on his life, debuting next Friday (LASVEGASMAGAZINE.com, 6/22).
