Zeek 16,650 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 With the NCAA working to allow athletes to sign endorsement deals there’s an unanswered question. What does that mean for the school’s endorsement? If Auburn is an Under Armour school but Bo Nix signs with Nike is that an issue? Consider recruiting. Nike has a vastly superior advantage when it comes to player endorsements. The only two players I know of with Under Armour are Cam Newton and Steph Curry (two older athletes) and frankly Under Armour has done a crap job of working with Cam. I know E has mentioned before that not being a Nike school already hurts us a little in basketball recruiting. Personally I prefer Under Armour products (though as a sneaker head they’re way behind). However, kids much prefer Nike and the Air Jordan brand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,062 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,664 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiiu 62 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 It hurts us so much in basketball recruiting. UA deal is a joke. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,456 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 No to Nike. Today and every day. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,650 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, WarTim said: No to Nike. Today and every day. Reasoning? 1 hour ago, AUGoo said: no Reasoning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I really couldn’t care less what company Auburn dealt with. what I really don’t like is the reality of the scenario that this question reminds me of. I think it’s going to ruin the sport. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,898 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 We’re heading to a weird place. Let’s just have minor leagues and division three sports. I’ll still watch, or listen, to whatever gets broadcasted if Auburn is playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTiger 3,902 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Kaiiu said: It hurts us so much in basketball recruiting. UA deal is a joke. No it doesn't. We have signed more 5* players over the last 3-5 years (without nike) than the rest of the history of the program. We have also been in the final group of teams for some of the most recent top players in the country (without nike). Coach matters WAY more than some stupid pair of shoes and we have one of the best coaches and recruiters in the country. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,988 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Zeek said: With the NCAA working to allow athletes to sign endorsement deals there’s an unanswered question. What does that mean for the school’s endorsement? If Auburn is an Under Armour school but Bo Nix signs with Nike is that an issue? Consider recruiting. Nike has a vastly superior advantage when it comes to player endorsements. The only two players I know of with Under Armour are Cam Newton and Steph Curry (two older athletes) and frankly Under Armour has done a crap job of working with Cam. I know E has mentioned before that not being a Nike school already hurts us a little in basketball recruiting. Personally I prefer Under Armour products (though as a sneaker head they’re way behind). However, kids much prefer Nike and the Air Jordan brand. I like to think that kids are going to go with whoever wins more than anything. I don't think we need Nike. If Nike was that much impactful Oregon would be bringing in top 5 classes every year and competing at a high level. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiiu 62 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 30 minutes ago, WarTiger said: No it doesn't. We have signed more 5* players over the last 3-5 years (without nike) than the rest of the history of the program. We have also been in the final group of teams for some of the most recent top players in the country (without nike). Coach matters WAY more than some stupid pair of shoes and we have one of the best coaches and recruiters in the country. Of course the coach matters, but to act like it doesn't hurt us putting a blindfold on. We'd be able to run the state in recruiting if we had Nike since Nike controls the state of Alabama so much. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,650 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, DAG said: I like to think that kids are going to go with whoever wins more than anything. I don't think we need Nike. If Nike was that much impactful Oregon would be bringing in top 5 classes every year and competing at a high level. I agree with you but if kids entering colleges want to sign with Nike whose to say that Nike won’t provide some incentive to go to a Nike endorsed school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,456 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Zeek said: Reasoning? Reasoning Nike is WAY too political IMHO 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,121 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Yes . We should switch . Better shoes and better gear . Better marketing and brand awareness . Jumpman gear would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,988 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Zeek said: I agree with you but if kids entering colleges want to sign with Nike whose to say that Nike won’t provide some incentive to go to a Nike endorsed school? Nike , adidas , UA can all do that and I believe do provide those incentives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auctoritas 2,828 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I'm not being snide: can someone explain why we should? Why it matters? Why it hurts (or helps) recruiting? I am not being a jerk, I really don't understand why the uniform contract matters at all to anyone. What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,650 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, Auctoritas said: I'm not being snide: can someone explain why we should? Why it matters? Why it hurts (or helps) recruiting? I am not being a jerk, I really don't understand why the uniform contract matters at all to anyone. What am I missing? Right now I don’t think it means much. But if players can sign endorsement deals (looking like the future) it could mean a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,988 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, Auctoritas said: I'm not being snide: can someone explain why we should? Why it matters? Why it hurts (or helps) recruiting? I am not being a jerk, I really don't understand why the uniform contract matters at all to anyone. What am I missing? I think back in the day when Nike was solely the driving force . However, I think this now since there is so many other outlets to promote and become profitable . Honestly unless you are a huge brand , Nike can give you the 360 deal . I was watching the ball family speak about this . The fact that they never signed to a major company gives them 100 percent of the profit. Now , the climate is changing and the NCAA looks to be proposing ways to let these athletes profit on their likeness. If I am a five star recruit , this is what I would be doing tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,914 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Maybe if this was 2007 then it could probably hurt us but not now. Recruits go where they can win and be developed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Maybe if Auburn changed it's school colors to crimson & white, hired a munchkin tyrant with a Napoleon complex as head football coach & claimed 132 national championships it would help. But using a certain brand ain't gonna matter unless it comes with backpacks crammed with hundies. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,988 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, AUsince72 said: Maybe if Auburn changed it's school colors to crimson & white, hired a munchkin tyrant with a Napoleon complex as head football coach & claimed 132 national championships it would help. But using a certain brand ain't gonna matter unless it comes with backpacks crammed with hundies. 72 one of my favorite posters. Hope all is well with you my guy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1auburn1 1,120 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 AU has better follow the money for whichever brand is going to produce the most NIL endorsement money which probably means Nike. Like it or not, the cat has been let out of the money bag so we better get in front of this or we’ll get trounced for elite players even more than we are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,121 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 100.00 bones for a polo . Nope nope . Go to nike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Yes. Auburn should switch to Nike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan4Auburn 1,626 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 No, No and No and No some more. From my experience with Nike gear it was sub-par and trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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