They Said It

"You know, even idiots grow up."

Theo Epstein

Boston general manager, on the Red Sox's image

"Even the most well-stocked hardware store runs out of duct tape and baling wire every so often, and that might be the case for the heretofore resourceful Patriots."

Len Pasquarelli

Of ESPN.com

"I've got to give Melo the `best summer' award. He's been in the gym with our coaches as much as anybody. He's listened."

George Karl

Denver Nuggets coach, on Carmelo Anthony