30 Quotes by Paul Hoolahan

The Southeastern Conference (which furnishes the host team for the bowl) wanted it played within the (geographic) footprint of the league, and it was only appropriate that it should be.

Actually what we went through last year is going to help us. When we went to Atlanta, we learned how to get a lot done in a relatively short amount of time. We have come so far from where we were. We'll be able to do this.

A lot of people would be ducking to go up on that stage with some of the issues that local people are having with their own insurance companies. These folks are willing to come up and basically take a stand, go up on the podium and say, 'We're here to help, and we want to be a part of the recovery.' ... And that to me takes guts and courage and I think it's a good sign.

There's a lot of uncharted water we'll be trying to navigate. Just creating a new logo that incorporates our new title sponsor is very time-consuming. We're about a month behind, but sometimes it feels like more. In a lot of areas, we're starting from scratch.

It's just a daunting task and we've basically got about 90 days to pull it off. We're going to need a lot of help.

It's a similar situation to many homes in New Orleans. They've got to gut everything inside. They've got to repair the roof. There's a lot of issues.

It was a natural. The city has a lot of experience hosting major sports events, and the Georgia Dome holds the annual SEC Championship Game. Atlanta knows how to get things done logistically.

It will be a high-profile firm. What Fox is seeking for the naming rights is substantial.

It's been a great relationship. Twelve years is a long run and it worked to both of our benefits. You couldn't ask for a better sponsor.