tOSU & Nike ($$$$$$$$)

[osugrad21]

CPD

Ohio State Football reaches new deal with Nike



Thursday, September 13, 2007 Doug Lesmerises

Plain Dealer Reporter
Columbus -- Ohio State football trainers beware -- too many wrong tape jobs and you could cost the athletic department nearly $12,000 per messed up football cleat.
On Wednesday, Ohio State announced it had reached a new seven-year, $26 million deal for Nike to provide athletic equipment to Buckeye sports teams and make and sell OSU football jerseys that will kick in at least another $200,000 per year to the athletic department in royalties.
The new contract, which went into effect on Aug. 1 though it was just made public Wednesday, was signed despite the fact that a previous OSU-Nike deal was just entering the second year of a seven-year contract. That one was worth only $16.3 million. Perhaps the eight-year, $60 million deal Michigan signed with adidas in July, after formerly wearing Nike, had something to do with the renegotiation.


Cont...

 

[DaddyBigBucks]

CPD

Ohio State Football reaches new deal with Nike



Thursday, September 13, 2007 Doug Lesmerises

Plain Dealer Reporter
...

Awesome...

A thread for people to talk about clothes and shoes.

Have fun.

Don't forget to argue about whether Nike should provide us with Black Jerseys for special occasions.

 

[osugrad21]

Awesome...

A thread for people to talk about clothes and shoes.

Have fun.

Don't forget to argue about whether Nike should provide us with Black Jerseys for special occasions.

At least tOSU didn't jump on the Under Armor bandwagon and switch over...

 

[The Man]

I'm glad they stayed with Nike.

 

[Dryden]

Damn. When I saw the thread title, I thought it was going to be about us getting two new pant designs, two more jerseys, and a reversed design of the helmet. Maybe some of that cool piping and diamond plate over the thighs and shoulders. Oh, and green AND black helmet stickers.



Truthfully, though, I hate Nike. I wish Gene would've held out for more from Adidas.

I like Adidas. :(

 

[Cornerback6]

At least tOSU didn't jump on the Under Armor bandwagon and switch over...

Or switch over to Reebok like scUM. Yack.

 

[cincibuck]

Remember how cool the Buckeye's uniforms were, back when there was gray on the sleeves, gray or silver pants... back before Nike began screwing around with things...

There's only ONE reason the buckeyes went away from the traditional look: put out a new jersey so Nike can make more money sending jobs off to Sri Lanka and Chinese political prisons.

Bah humbug!

 

[OWUBuckeye51]

At least tOSU didn't jump on the Under Armor bandwagon and switch over...

IMHO, Nike is most viable option of the four (Under Armour, Reebok, and Adidas) - they resonate w/ kids...have the biggest market share, and are the most recognizable of the four.

I thought Michigan's jerseys still had swooshes on them...when will they move to Adidas?

 

[buckeyefool]

Remember how cool the Buckeye's uniforms were, back when there was gray on the sleeves, gray or silver pants... back before Nike began screwing around with things...

There's only ONE reason the buckeyes went away from the traditional look: put out a new jersey so Nike can make more money sending jobs off to Sri Lanka and Chinese political prisons.

Bah humbug!

Nike had our uniforms when the grey was on the sleeve also.

 

[Dryden]

I thought Michigan's jerseys still had swooshes on them...when will they move to Adidas?

They still do, through this season.

Adidas takes over Fall 2008, and presumably will exercise the full contract plus options through 2017.

U. of Michigan Signs Deal With Adidas: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

 

[TooTall]

I'm not a fan of adidas. UCLA, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Notre Dame (I think)... I don't like any of the jerseys. Everyone hates the Oregon jerseys/unis but I think they're slick! The black and dark green one's are the best, but that thing is Oregon agreed to have Nike try several different uni designs... Not Nike. Nike offered and Oregon accepted. Some of the Under Armour jerseys are ok, they all look relatively the same though. I think one of my favorite jerseys that I've seen this year are Oregon State's.

 

[muffler dragon]

Nike offered and Oregon accepted.

With Phil Knight pumping in millions of dollars into the UO Athletic Department, I don't think it takes much to get Oregon to "accept" what design he wants them to wear.

 

[jwinslow]

Everyone hates the Oregon jerseys/unis but I think they're slick!

The yellow jerseys are an abomination on color alone. Jerseys with "metal bumpers" (like a truck) are something I expect for halloween, not Nike's flagship school.

I think one of my favorite jerseys that I've seen this year are Oregon State's.

You like bras painted onto jerseys? :dead:

 

[Dryden]

That's not a bra, it's a bro.

Notice that Nike is phasing out the OSU and changing it to just OS (see the interlocking logo on the collar)?

Now, if we can just get something done with Oklahoma State we'd be in business.

 

[OWUBuckeye51]

The yellow jerseys are an abomination on color alone. Jerseys with "metal bumpers" (like a truck) are something I expect for halloween, not Nike's flagship school.
You like bras painted onto jerseys? :dead:

call me crazy...I love the Ducks and Beaver unis...I appreciate their uniqueness. Phil Knight is my homeboy...