They Said It

?Ron Essink, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle, on having wrestled in college: "It taught me how to hold good."

?Bill Bain, L.A. Rams lineman: "The actuarial tables show that linemen in this game die at the age of 53. I start collecting my pension at 55. Nice."

? Bobby Cox, Toronto Blue Jays manager, on his former boss at Atlanta, Ted Turner: "I think Ted is wondering how I got so smart over here after being so dumb when I worked for him."