"[Rob Segedin is] very deserving there. What he did for us on the mound, what he did for us at third base, and the offensive week he had, that's special for anybody. Certainly for a freshman, though, that's even more impressive. I don't think there's any question that he is one of the premier freshmen in the country."
-Tulane Baseball head coach Rick Jones, on freshman Rob Segedin being named C-USA co-hitter of the week.
"He is just one player, but I think it's a major moment [in the history of the rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan]. Just that it would happen is one thing. Then you throw in the fact his father [Mike Boren, who played linebacker for Bo Schembechler] had been at Michigan just makes it all the more interesting."
-Ohio State football expert Jack Park, on the significance of former Michigan linebacker Justin Boren's decision to join the rival Buckeye squad in 2009, instead of staying with the Wolverines.
"I work for the best owners in sports. After meeting with [Ducks CEO Michael Schulman], we've decided to end all unnecessary media speculation and commit to working together for at least one more year while continuing to discuss my long-term future with the Ducks."
-NHL Ducks general manager Brian Burke, on his decision to stay in Anaheim through the next hockey season.
"We are saddened by the passing of Darell Garretson. [He] was a man of extraordinary character, who touched many lives during his 31-year tenure as an NBA official and supervisor of officials."
- NBA commissioner David Stern, on the unfortunate passing of 76 year old Darell Garretson, a longtime NBA referee.
2008 Woodie Awards
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