28 days ago by jacirusso

... the shoe maker is claiming that those discussions were ongoing and nothing had been settled. A number of media outlets have reported including, ESPN, CNBC, USA Today and their stance seems to be firmly on the side of the school and blaiming Adidas for making a promise they couldn’t keep. Tthe ...

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40 days ago by Michael Cross

... few years. Central Florida allowed Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, to wear Nike sneakers, instead of adidas. As a result, adidas will not renew the deal with UCF. It will be interesting to see if Jordan rewards the Golden Knights with a Nike sponsorship. Cal Poly has cut three staff ...

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42 days ago by 90percentscartissue

... (and more bizarre) news, yesterday athletic equipment manufacturer Adidas announced they would discontinue their relationship with the University of Central Florida’s basketball program- resulting in the school’s loss of nearly $3 million. The shoe company rightly claims UCF breached ...

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43 days ago by Joel Bieber

... which shoes he would wear. Marcus Jordan wore a pair of white Air Jordans during a University of Central exhibition win over Saint Leo College. ( ESPN). He is a freshman on the basketball team. Since Michael Jordan has been forever linked with his shoe brand and poster logo that goes on the side ...

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43 days ago by MildlyRelevant

... otherwise Nike will be showing that crybaby student athletes can get what they want so long as you have the right daddy and cry loud enough. [via ESPN]

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43 days ago by stetson23

... in college at the University of Central Florida. And he also plays hoops. And since his dad sells Nike shoes, Marcus has refused to abide by the school’s contract with Adidas. He wore his dad’s brand onto the court, causing Adidas to cancel a lucrative contract with the school. So much for what ...

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43 days ago by hoopsteraka

... Regardless of family loyalty and justifications on both sides, the result is that all sports teams from UCF are affected by this controversy. Info via ESPN (So Jordan Brand should sponsor UCF or something is wrong with this dispute) Related Sneakers Michael Jordan Wanted to Sign With Adidas ...

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43 days ago by Rock T

... said in a statement Wednesday night released by spokesman Joe Hornstein. “Once we receive official notice we will be able to further respond.” READ MORE

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43 days ago by Kate

... at a food court in a casino in Palm Springs, CA. Classy joint I am sure...Marcus Jordan's decision to wear Jordan shoes has cost the University of Central Florida millions in a sponsorship deal with Adidas. I hope daddy doesn't mind opening up his wallet... Florida International fell to ...

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44 days ago by Emily

... Regardless of family loyalty and justifications on both sides, the result is that all sports teams from UCF are affected by this controversy. via: ESPN Read the rest of: Marcus Jordan Sneaker Controversy | Update © Emily for Freshness, 2009. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post ...

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