Playing a game with the NCAA is a rigged game. It's not fair, unrestrained competition.

It's hard getting any moves on Jordan because he's all muscle. He's like a big brick. He's great competition in practice. If something happens to either one of us, the other one is there to back him up.

The union is delighted. The new CBA is a big leap forward for the players and means a fairer system for all. It also means seven more years of labor peace. Fans can now forget about the lawyers and owners and enjoy football.

I don't think the union has any intention to make a counter comment on the specifics. It's bargaining. There's nothing unusual going on. Both sides want to get a deal.

The owners want a new collective bargaining agreement? ... Well, we need to take a hard look at situations like this.

We were completely stunned, ... This decision was about as far off target as any that I've ever seen.