I disagree with this thought. Adidas isn't a big time player in college sports because it focuses on other things. They still give great money to the colleges that wear there gear, and NU is getting fair market $ for where their athletic program ranks nationally.
The Adidas contract is for the entire athletic department, not just football. While you may think NU is still a big-time football program, the results of the past 15 years say otherwise. Also, other than women's volleyball, the rest of the athletic program has been pretty average to poor the past 15 years, too. I think NU is getting fair market value for their product.
You are the biggest hater of adidas here, also one of the biggest "OMG 5 star" guys, where actual field coaching is secondary. Well these guys love the brand, so pick you poison. The brand is great worldwide, your 5 stars love it, who the freak cares about the money, we have more then we can spend clearly with keeping it in the bank and not spending it on coaching. Plus according to my closet I have way more Adidas shoes that have lasted longer then the horse bleep Nike shoes on the market.
I'm an old man and I really like Adidas. Instead of Yeezy's, I like the classic Superstars or Stan Smiths. Nike shoes are way overpriced, and Under Armour can get way too out there with some of their gear.
What is this "5 star recruit" thing you all speak of? I don't believe I have seen one in these parts.
To the bolded....what? I spend very, very little time following recruiting. The only thing I know about 5 stars is that we haven't had one since Baker Steinkuhler but that was at a position he didn't end up playing.
As far as Adidas, I don't hate Adidas at all, but I'm pretty routinely disappointed in their football uniforms and apparel. That's only over the last few years - I loved adidas gear when I was younger and owned tons of it, but these days their shirts don't feel nice or fit nice (for me), their alternate uniforms range from decent to absolutely terrible with the exception of last year's which were pretty good, and their regular jersey material and marketing for our college football team seem lacking compared to their competitors in my opinion.
Adidas is a company that makes sporting and casual apparel. I don't hate companies and I think Adidas is great at the things they focus on and care about. I don't think college football and specifically Nebraska athletics really fall into that category, and I think there are better options for the university. And this is a messageboard that talks about that stuff, so I offer my thoughts.
100% agree. Adidas has focused on becoming a lifestyle brand to try and regain popularity. It has worked, as their sales continue to improve, but that doesn't mean they are also focusing their efforts on college athletics. The success of a company can be mutually exclusive from the success, or lack there of, of one of its business segments.
To the bolded....what? I spend very, very little time following recruiting. The only thing I know about 5 stars is that we haven't had one since Baker Steinkuhler but that was at a position he didn't end up playing.
As far as Adidas, I don't hate Adidas at all, but I'm pretty routinely disappointed in their football uniforms and apparel. That's only over the last few years - I loved adidas gear when I was younger and owned tons of it, but these days their shirts don't feel nice or fit nice (for me), their alternate uniforms range from decent to absolutely terrible with the exception of last year's which were pretty good, and their regular jersey material and marketing for our college football team seem lacking compared to their competitors in my opinion.
Adidas is a company that makes sporting and casual apparel. I don't hate companies and I think Adidas is great at the things they focus on and care about. I don't think college football and specifically Nebraska athletics really fall into that category, and I think there are better options for the university. And this is a messageboard that talks about that stuff, so I offer my thoughts.
