Michigan switching apparel?
As I recall, it is indeed the 2016-17 season and I believe Dave Brandon has mentioned repeatedly that there is no intention right now of an early exit from the Adidas contract, although I would dare say that it isn't so much about the product as the terms of the contract. In any case, the fan in me does admittedly miss the Nike uniforms, but we won't know much about the direction of the department for a while.
Is AND1 still a thing?
April 21st, 2014 at 10:01 PM ^
April 21st, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^
Good thing I care very little for both of them.
then British Knights.
FUBU's market share is expanding in the SWAC.
Starter or Pro Player
I'd guess this is similar to GVSU's big sale of old merch every spring. It's odd that this guy is apparently telling everybody that Michigan is going away from Adidas, but he's probably just straight up wrong. It isn't impossible that they are going with a new company, though.
Did Starter just flat go out of business or did someone take them over?
When I make a list in my head about what Michigan athletics needs right now, "more satin jackets" takes up most of the top-10 spots.
Just saying
Was he sportin' some super-wide JNCOs, too?
So that wasn't UM who approved the bumblebee clowniforms?
Didn't ND sign with UA because they wanted to be the biggest brand for their clothing company and had a contract that warranted that? I doubt UM will go for less money than ND and therefore I doubt that UM will sign with UA. My bet is they re sign with adidas for more money than the current contract unless nike comes with a better/similar offer... wich I don't see them doing.
Fila?????
Finally!
You said a whole sentance and were not negged. How come nobody mentioned Under Armor?
EDIT- Thank you, All in Time
April 21st, 2014 at 10:25 PM ^
...Tretorn
April 21st, 2014 at 10:34 PM ^
That's what happens when your buyer, in August 2013, says "more Rawls and Furman Jerseys, STAT!"
April 21st, 2014 at 10:37 PM ^
...is so money then why can't we manufacture our own brand? Fuck the the corporate shit form Nike, Adidas, etc. At the very least, couldn't we find a local Michigan manufacturer for jerseys and shoes? If the U puts their muscle behind it that could launch a brand. Set up shop in Detroit and pay a decent wage. Why not? This is the kind of progressive thinking we need.
Having said that, if Michigan must sport the logo of a major existing brand, then I'd vote for a partnership with Ralph Lauren. He may not be noted for his sports gear (in spite of outfitting the US Olympic teams, Wimbledon, etc) but would certainly do a better job of respecting & interpreting tradition than any of the "unifomz" bullshit from other manufacturers.
April 21st, 2014 at 10:39 PM ^
April 21st, 2014 at 10:44 PM ^
I just heard from a close friend whose cousin married a former manufacturers rep who was at a midwest convention with his uncle and....oh, hell with it, they're gonna play football naked up in AA this Fall. And, now you know.
April 21st, 2014 at 11:54 PM ^
It's all made overseas for pennies...
April 22nd, 2014 at 12:04 AM ^
How about the Duluth Trading Company? They seem to be a very innovative company with their, Ballroom Jeans and Free Swingin' Flannels. Imagine the possibilities....
Calvin Klein
Think about the pants. Pants!
April 22nd, 2014 at 11:19 AM ^
Those were awesome. You could never really fit anything in the pocket but it was still cool to zip it up.