I came here to ask when it ran out, then realized the google machine could tell me and found this great IDS article
IDS Adidas
I like adidas gear, they make some quality stuff and overall the branding isn't terrible... except when it comes to IU gear and college gear in general. I am very hopeful that Woody really pushes to get IU out from ADIDAS.
I'm curious when the negotiations start, when conversations start to trickle out about if there might be a move to something else (Nike or Jordan brand dear god)
Really interesting breakdown about apparel deals in College sports, and how the Big10 of all major 5 conf is the only one without a Nike majority (50%) the big reason being UA influence. 1 School is Jordan Brand (LINK)
Nike Schools in B10 - 3 East, 4 West
Illinois
Iowa
Mich St.
Minny
OSU
Penn St
Purdue
Meanwhile Adidas with 3-
Indiana
Nebraska
Rutger
UA -
Maryland
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Jordan Brand -
Michigan
Jordan Brand is the most interesting to me... look at the schools the represent... Some big heavy hitters in college sports, either in a major market, or dominate in 1 sport. IMO, if this is really appealing.
Either way, there is a red headed step child of the group. And it's name is ADIDAS.
Overall, the schools covered by ADIDAS compared to NIKE nationally... It's night and day. Outside of a few brand names (Kansas). ADIDAS teams are rarely dominate programs... Wonder why?
IDS Adidas
I like adidas gear, they make some quality stuff and overall the branding isn't terrible... except when it comes to IU gear and college gear in general. I am very hopeful that Woody really pushes to get IU out from ADIDAS.
I'm curious when the negotiations start, when conversations start to trickle out about if there might be a move to something else (Nike or Jordan brand dear god)
Really interesting breakdown about apparel deals in College sports, and how the Big10 of all major 5 conf is the only one without a Nike majority (50%) the big reason being UA influence. 1 School is Jordan Brand (LINK)
Nike Schools in B10 - 3 East, 4 West
Illinois
Iowa
Mich St.
Minny
OSU
Penn St
Purdue
Meanwhile Adidas with 3-
Indiana
Nebraska
Rutger
UA -
Maryland
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Jordan Brand -
Michigan
Jordan Brand is the most interesting to me... look at the schools the represent... Some big heavy hitters in college sports, either in a major market, or dominate in 1 sport. IMO, if this is really appealing.
- California, Florida, Houston, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, UCLA
Either way, there is a red headed step child of the group. And it's name is ADIDAS.
Overall, the schools covered by ADIDAS compared to NIKE nationally... It's night and day. Outside of a few brand names (Kansas). ADIDAS teams are rarely dominate programs... Wonder why?
- Arizona State, Arkansas State, Central Michigan, East Carolina, Eastern Michigan, FAU, FIU, Georgia Southern, Kansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Louisiana-Monroe, Louisiana Tech, Louisville, Massachusets, Miami (FL), Miami (OH), Mississippi State, NC State, Nebraska, Nevada, Northern Illinois, Ohio, Rice, Rutgers, San Jose State, South Alabama, South Florida, Southern Miss, Texas A&M, Texas State, Troy, Tulsa, UTSA, Washington, Western Michigan, Wyoming
