Red McCombs Quotes (16 Quotes)

I don't see how we would want to give up a player like that.

If you're married to a girl and have another one stashed, I think you'd be thinking a lot about that other one ... Not that I've ever done that.

I don't see them as an obstacle. I see them as a plus, ... I know that can change. And he doesn't always prevail. You've got to get 23 votes, and Mr. Tagliabue doesn't vote.

After mistakenly selecting the reclusive running back -- I thought he was Cadillac Williams , ... I know Ricky has his issues, but it's not like he lied on his resume or scalped Super Bowl tickets.

Of course, McCombs, like virtually all of his peers, wants the public to subsidize a new stadium for his sports team and is not especially receptive to the notion of paying for such a facility out of his own pocket. During Jesse Ventura 's term as governor, which ended in 2002, McCombs had no hope of succeeding in his quest. To Jesse's credit, he was honest from the start, ... He told me flat-out, 'There's no way I'm giving you anything.' So at least I knew. I like Jesse as a person we just disagreed.

and at that time we'll sit down and discuss whether or not Mike wants to work out an extension. If he loses the rest of his games, I'm still going to exercise the option. Mike is going to stay with me as long as he wants to.

It's a bit disingenuous to tell somebody in the middle of June that one of the reasons they purchased the club was the organization and the roster and everything that had been put in place. Then, when they get to be 1-4 and have a few bumps in the road, say the former owner was at fault. I don't want to get into a kicking match with Mr. Wilf. I never have kicked him, and I would appreciate it if he didn't kick me.

I damn sure wish it hadn't happened until the season was over. He's under contract with us and he's obligated to us. Right now, everyone's saying the right things. We'll just see how it works out. The bottom line is we don't know.

He is not a candidate. Never has been and won't be. I'm very close to Mack Brown. I have continuous contact with him. When we talk, we talk about football. Big surprise. But he is not and hasn't been even in any consideration for this.

We've changed all that -- we're the toast of Minnesota now. In a way, when it comes to the argument for relocation, we've shot ourselves in the foot. We've brought character and full houses back here, and the fan base is thriving. The people of Minnesota have responded why their elected officials haven't followed suit is beyond me.

At this point, I don't see relocation as a viable alternative, because the league has said, 'You've got to make it work in Minnesota.' The league knows I'd be very happy to be in L.A., but I'd also like to be here with a new stadium.

You embarrassed me and your fans out there today.

It's unfortunate that it took these circumstance to get these games over here, but it will show San Antonio is ready for a team.

None of the media reports concerning the potential sale of the Vikings are correct, ... I am continuing to work with our staff on preparing the Vikings for the 2005 season.

Bob came from the days when you had to know every aspect of the business. He was very good at understanding marketing, sales and (basketball) as entertainment for the fans, as well as being as good as anybody I ever saw at spotting talent.

We'd have to see what the economics actually are. My primary interest is in seeing San Antonio has an opportunity to secure a franchise.