They Said It

? Ron Meyer, New England Patriots coach, arguing that emotion is overrated in football: "There was a lot of emotion at the Alamo, and nobody survived."

? Jimmy Connors, dismissing suggestions that his behavior has improved with age: "I don't know that I changed all that much. They just found somebody worse."

?Don (Yogi) Smith, Atlanta Falcon defensive end, on teammate Jeff Yates, a 13-year NFL veteran and also a DE: "The thing that's kept Jeff around is his longevity."

? Don King, boxing promoter: "I never cease to amaze myself. I say this humbly."