Michael Jordan expected on Michigan's sidelines this season
OSU can have LeBron because everyone wants to be like Mike.
Per two different sources close to the situation, Michigan is expecting former NBA legend Michael Jordan on the sidelines for one of their home games this season. As of this writing, there is no set date for it to occur, as the details are currently being worked out.
August 17th, 2015 at 5:39 PM ^
Well that is awkward for Adidas.
August 17th, 2015 at 5:40 PM ^
Adi-who?
August 17th, 2015 at 9:43 PM ^
I auto upvote any Office Space reference.
August 18th, 2015 at 6:34 AM ^
No one in this country can ever pronounce my name right. It's not that hard: Na-ghee-na-na-jar. Nagheenanajar.
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August 18th, 2015 at 9:46 AM ^
This is just more evidence that UM cannot stop living in the Past. Jordan was a hot commodity, about 15yrs ago. This is Lebrons world, the kids of today have never seen Jordan even play a game. Nobody Cares.
This is just a failed attempt to be like the National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes, worse is that MJ not only isn't from Michigan, he never played for any team in the state. Pretty bad that UM has gone as far as " hiring" old famous guys to walk the sideline. At least get someone from the state, if one exsist
August 17th, 2015 at 5:57 PM ^
Adidas and Michigan should have just walked away from the remaining year.
August 17th, 2015 at 7:23 PM ^
Michigan would've loved to, with the exception of the logistics issues surrounding getting all the new equipment in a very tight timeframe. That's why they have the 1-year buffer.
Adidas would NEVER want to let go of a year, even if they didn't have to pay anything. Michigan is now the most visible name in college sports, due to both the buzz around Harbaugh, as well as the new buzz around Nike/Jordan. For Adidas, which is clearly getting out of the team/league investments in sports (they've lost multiple college programs, as well as the NBA contract) and focusing more on athletes - look at James Harden as an example, this is free publicity. They would be fools to walk away.
August 17th, 2015 at 10:42 PM ^
Getting publicly dumped and then having your ex parade with the new/hotter mate is not good publicity.
Michigan advertising football's new partnership with Jordan Brand on the video board outside Michigan Stadium. pic.twitter.com/r2iCYo5pGj
— Brendan F. Quinn (@BFQuinn) August 17, 2015
August 18th, 2015 at 7:24 AM ^
Re: Adidas getting out of team/league investments:
They just picked up the NHL jersey contract, starting in '17 I believe. Which allegedly would open the door for advertisement on jerseys. Which would allegedly make me vomit uncontrollably every time I saw them. Advertisements on an original 6 jersey is a crime, and if it happens Bettman should be publicly stoned to death.
...sorry about the off-tangent rant.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:37 AM ^
James Harden's beard will provide some solice.
August 17th, 2015 at 5:39 PM ^
I just hope that if he does speak, he does not go all MSC on us....
August 17th, 2015 at 5:43 PM ^
Any excuse to post that video is a good excuse to post that video.
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August 17th, 2015 at 5:51 PM ^
This wasn't doctored at all? OMG. Looks like it should've been a noon kickoff for good ole MSC.
August 17th, 2015 at 6:00 PM ^
Not doctored at all. Lots of folks were laughing and I believe I heard a "white wine! White wine! White wine!" chant one or two sections over.
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August 17th, 2015 at 6:11 PM ^
let's hope he doesn't try a Gatorade add. if I could embed on the app I would add the audio of MJ trying to read "Gatorade, is it in you?". it's embarrassing.
August 17th, 2015 at 6:37 PM ^
Always a funny video, but the audio problems were likely due to speech jamming and not alcohol.
August 17th, 2015 at 7:19 PM ^
Yeah, DBs Athletic Department was always super honest with us.
August 17th, 2015 at 7:22 PM ^
Morchigan Fortball thanks you for your support.
August 17th, 2015 at 7:31 PM ^
She should get a spot on SNL across from the Drunk Uncle.
August 17th, 2015 at 7:46 PM ^
There's something to this though. I've heard there is a 1-2 delay between the sound made and how quickly it get's to the speakers, anyone who has sat right next to the band when they play can likely attest to this. From what I've heard MSC was not anticipating this delay and that's why it sounded so weird.
August 17th, 2015 at 9:04 PM ^
Do you honestly believe that bullshit, just a few months prior she was in the Big House presiding over the commencement and speaking with absolutely no problem. Listen carefully, none of her speech is normal.
You may now return to go looking for Big Foot, Loch Ness monster, and Santa Claus, don't worry as I found Godzilla.
August 18th, 2015 at 12:36 AM ^
Fair point, the idea about her giving commencement addresses didn't occur to me. Funnily enough, that's what a fellow student in a class told me, after she had interviewed Dave Brandon (to complete an assignment for this class) and asked him specifically about it. Up until now I had no reason to doubt it, I guess my opinion of MSC has just changed.
August 17th, 2015 at 10:43 PM ^
Long pauses, slurred speech, goofy reverence, much to say about nothing...
Yeah, nothing to hear here.
August 17th, 2015 at 5:43 PM ^
That might end up being a popular official visit weekend.
August 18th, 2015 at 9:17 AM ^
Yeah...I hope it is announced in advance so recruits can line that trip up.
August 17th, 2015 at 5:46 PM ^
No everyone wants to be like WD.
August 17th, 2015 at 5:47 PM ^
I wonder what North Carolina feels about this but as mentioned by the OP. You can have queen James will take Air Jordan
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August 17th, 2015 at 5:55 PM ^
We're fine with it. I'm fine with it at least. It's pretty exciting actually.
UNC athletics has much bigger problems at the moment.
August 17th, 2015 at 6:18 PM ^
I'll give that answer an A+
August 17th, 2015 at 6:46 PM ^
Just another easy A
August 17th, 2015 at 7:32 PM ^
Sadly, I found few courses to be easy As in the UNC math and physics departments :(
August 17th, 2015 at 8:12 PM ^
But are you an athlete?
August 17th, 2015 at 5:55 PM ^
Invite ALL basketball recruits!
EDIT: To Hell with Lebron.
August 17th, 2015 at 5:55 PM ^
Pretty cool. It is funny how this apparel deal quickly turned into Michigan/Jordan vs Ohio State/Lebron
August 17th, 2015 at 5:55 PM ^
shoudl result in nice press and good recruiting mojo
August 17th, 2015 at 5:59 PM ^
Yeah, I'm seriously loving this. GET HYPE!
August 17th, 2015 at 6:03 PM ^
Art Regner says there will be a football version of the jumpman?
http://gregghenson.com/podcast-the-maize-blue-sit-in-8-15-15/
1:44
Any truth to this?
This is about all I could find.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Air-Jumpman-Football-T-shirt-Mens-Large-Gr…
August 17th, 2015 at 6:12 PM ^
Wow. That looks more like Caitlin Jenner taking flight. Man that up a bit.
August 17th, 2015 at 6:23 PM ^
The Woodson interception might be cool...
August 17th, 2015 at 6:35 PM ^
As the first football school, I second that in a non-sarcastic manner. Elite athlete. Famous pose. Or maybe the DH Heisman pose, if they're able to use it.
August 17th, 2015 at 7:12 PM ^
And he already wears Jordan's.
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August 17th, 2015 at 9:11 PM ^
I like the silhouette of Dez diving for the catch in the back of the end zone vs. Notre Dame.
August 17th, 2015 at 6:22 PM ^
I noticed there is actually a Swingman logo on baseball cleats. I'm assuming it's Jeter but I haven't checked into it yet.
Can anyone embed?
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August 17th, 2015 at 6:25 PM ^
It's Ken Griffey Jr.'s logo I think.
August 17th, 2015 at 6:27 PM ^
Yep. Came out in 96. Not sure if it's a subset of Nike or Jordan but I don't see why they can't get a football logo for it too. Desmond's pose or Woodson's INT
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August 17th, 2015 at 6:31 PM ^
It's Nike. All of the Swingman stuff still has a swoosh. Jordan gear doesn't.
August 17th, 2015 at 6:45 PM ^
Thanks
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