30 Quotes by Paul Hoolahan

We still think it's doable. But it's obvious we are faced with some formidable challenges. We're not able to use the Superdome and we have to determine what options are available to us.

We're fortunate and appreciative of the fact that the leaders in Atlanta have communicated a willingness to assist the Sugar Bowl in a time of need. Even more so, they have done so with sensitivity to the fact that we're stinging about having to leave Louisiana even if it is for one year.

We want to see if we can coexist. These are questions that no one can effectively answer at this point.

I can't say with any level of confidence today that it won't be played in Baton Rouge.

I give them a tremendous amount of credit. They put the bowl above their own personal problems and made it something special. Everyone from top to bottom was impressed with the job we did. It gave us a feeling that if we could handle this, we can handle just about anything.

We lost some possessions, but they can be replaced. The important thing ? our family ? is OK.

I think it's obvious, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, we are faced with some formidable challenges. It's difficult to go forward when you are ejected from your home venue. ... First and foremost in our thinking is that we want - in every way possible - to conduct our event in the state of Louisiana.

I wonder what kind of shape the offices inside the Louisiana Superdome are in after Hurricane Katrina? The valuable things like jewelry, watches, rings, anything they thought they could pawn, all the food and drink, were gone.

We plan to move back eventually. As soon as I get the Sugar Bowl wrapped up, I'll go home and start renovating.