Rumor: Nike looking to be next Michigan outfitter

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Apparently this guy is an MLive writer. Rumor that i've just heard of. If so whoawhoawhoa.

 

Hearing that Nike may be Michigan's new sponsor.

— Mark Cavitt (@DeportesAddict) December 24, 2014
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WolvinLA2

December 24th, 2014 at 2:50 PM ^

When it comes to apparel, money should be the determining factor.  Not the only factor, but if they money isn't close to equal, I would hope the AD takes the most lucrative deal. 

We all want things that cost lots of money (like Jim Harbaigh, hello).  In order to have those things that cost lots of money, we need lots of money.  And since everyone bitches about ticket prices and PSDs, why not let Adidas fund that stuff for us?  

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Wolverine Devotee

December 24th, 2014 at 12:59 PM ^

I tweeted this joker twice asking for a link or a source and got nothing. 

If Michigan does go in a different direction, hopefully they announce it in a year in advance so I make sure not to buy any adidas-made gear unless it's championship gear.

Sigh. Pretty much everything I own that doesn't have a block M on it is adidas. Shirts, shorts, socks, boxers, shoes. That would have to change. The Michigan stuff would just be put aside for the new Nike Michigan gear similar to how I did it back in 2008.

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MGoBender

December 24th, 2014 at 1:37 PM ^

Serious question: why do you care so much?  The regular polos, hoodies, and what not are not really that different than nike.  I was a student right in the middle of the adidas switch and worked for the athletic department.  I got a ton of free gear, much of it I still wear today.  When I hear "Adults" (quotes because I guess I'm one now) say how they refuse to purchase a brand that's basically the same as the one they uphold, I laugh.

Really, it's fine stuff.  I don't know what the big deal is.  The only thing I've really disliked about adidas is the football uniforms tearing apart, which seemed to be a fixed issues, and the cookie cutter basketball tournament uniforms.

However, let's not kid ourselves: We told adidas to do the alternate uniforms and had we been Nike at the time, there still would have been clowniforms.  That's on us telling our provider what to do and putting the appropriate restrictions on them.

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Umich97

December 24th, 2014 at 1:54 PM ^

I can say that I prefer Nike because all of my other athletic gear is Nike and I still see Nike as the leader in the industry. Since all of my other stuff is Nike, I know what sizes to order without trying stuff on, etc.

With that said, I do have a few Adidas items and I like the stuff I have, just prefer Nike. However, I do have to admit that UA makes a few items that I really like too, but across the board, Nike has the most products I like. Nike also tends to have a larger selection, so I can always find something I like.

...and lastly, we had Nike when I was at UM and we won a NC, so there is that sentimental aspect too.



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FreddieMercuryHayes

December 24th, 2014 at 12:57 PM ^

Does this imply UM is breaking it's current contract?  Or just as soon as the Adidididisis contract is up, Nike is looking to be UM's apparel supplier?  Because if it's the latter, then, duh.  I mean I bet UA would also take a shot to be the supplier if offered.

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Wolverine Devotee

December 24th, 2014 at 1:01 PM ^

I think he is implying the next contract deal will be Nike. Remember, Martin signed the adidas deal a year in advance of it actually happening.

There is not two more years left with adidas. It expires after the 2015-16 athletic season, which is next year (2016).

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Blue Carcajou

December 24th, 2014 at 12:59 PM ^

This new year is turning out to be TOO MUCH already... And Marvel is likely getting Spider-Man back from Sony to incorporate him into their Marvel Cinematic Universe!! Ahhhhhhh!!

... Unrelated I know but still!

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Rodriguesqe

December 24th, 2014 at 1:08 PM ^

i can say with 100% certainty that the previous regime intended to switch back to nike even though it was less money for them. it was an open secret.

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RockinLoud

December 24th, 2014 at 1:11 PM ^

I used to like Adidas, but ever since M switched to them it's been 90% misery and lots of terrible products, therefore, I associate them with crap and terribleness. Give me Nike or UA every single time!

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Real Tackles Wear 77

December 24th, 2014 at 1:18 PM ^

The contract doesn't end until after the 15-16 school year but they renegotiate it much earlier to ensure enough lead time for production. The adidas deal did not begin until 2008 but it was agreed upon in late 2006.

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JamieH

December 24th, 2014 at 3:51 PM ^

What the hell is "bad ass" about having a giant corporate logo on the front of your uniform?

 

What was actually "bad ass" was when our uniforms didn't have any giant corporate logos on them at all, but that kind of thing doesn't happen these days because of branding. 

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UMChick77

December 24th, 2014 at 1:33 PM ^

You think Nike would possibly come calling early if/when Jimbo is formally introduced? JH hire will make massive waves and I know Nike would want to tie its cart to this horse until it can't pull anymore. Perhaps offering a buyout of Adidas' remaining contract if Nike wants us bad enough

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Trobdcso

December 24th, 2014 at 1:35 PM ^

So far, but has everyone forgot the negative shit that Mother Fucker Phil Knight said when M signed with Addidas? I don't remember exact quote, but I'm still pissed over it.

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