Everyone Murders

March 6th, 2017 at 4:00 PM ^

If I understand these deals correctly, we're really just talking about shoes.  Shoes weren't even close to the main problem I had with Adidas when they supplied Michigan.

As others have said, glad to see Peppers getting paid.  It's not like this endorsement is going to cause some NFL franchise to go full bumblebee.*

*Never, ever, go full bumblebee.

Blueblood2991

March 6th, 2017 at 4:06 PM ^

I think all you need to know about adidas uniforms besides the bumblebee is to look at the NBA. They have been supplying their uniforms since 2006, with the stipulation that the adidas logo cannot be visible on the jerseys.

This is the same NBA that will allow advertisements on their jerseys next year (and also the nike swoosh now). They would rather have tacky ads on the uniforms instead of an adidas logo.

jmblue

March 6th, 2017 at 8:16 PM ^

If the NBA thought Adidas offered that shoddy of a product, it wouldn't agree to the deal.  They've simply changed their attitude about advertising in recent years.  They used to be opposed to it anywhere on their uniforms and now they're (unfortunately IMO) going to be allowing it.

 

boliver46

March 6th, 2017 at 4:01 PM ^

will work out great! Those Adidas uniforms shred like paper - so no one can tackle him on Punt Returns! Oh - the NFL uses Nike, you say? Dammit.

Wolverine Devotee

March 6th, 2017 at 4:03 PM ^

He's getting paid and will be a first rounder. He could be signed with New Balance and I'd be happy because he's getting paid. Great for him. Michigan is still Jordan/Nike.

lbpeley

March 6th, 2017 at 4:38 PM ^

New Balance is a better shoe than Adidas, so I'd be extra happy for him then.

 

Disclaimer: I have no opinion, knowledge or fucks to give if NB is better than Adidas or not. 

SF Wolverine

March 6th, 2017 at 4:10 PM ^

what kind of cheese comes along with this?  He's fairly high profile, but not a Heisman-winning QB/RB.  I have no idea what folks at what one might consider the "next tier" get on initial deals.  Anyone have insight into this space?

MgoBlueprint

March 6th, 2017 at 4:10 PM ^

I'm a bit surprised that he didn't sign with Jordan. Jordan football has a penchant for signing playmakers . They definitely took care of our players this past years with retro player edition kicks. On the other hand, Jabrill wore Adidas in high school and for two of three years of college. 

OwenGoBlue

March 6th, 2017 at 4:24 PM ^

I bet Adidas really made it worth his while, including a little extra to get the biggest star to ever wear Jordan brand on-field in college. Good for Pep!

readyourguard

March 6th, 2017 at 4:40 PM ^

And Twitter is a'rage from all the cheesedick Spartans and Buckeyes who are offended by the mere metion of Jabrill Peppers. 

I hope those dumbasses convulse very time they go to the spice rack.