Lots of new "Michigan to Nike" rumors on Twitter today
Yeah, and what else is new, right? Well, actually, there was virtually no discussion of this topic on Twitter yesterday. Today, there is a sudden explosion of Tweets referencing "rumors" that Michigan is switching to Nike. I attempted to track down the source of the rumors, and they appear to be originating from this Tweet:
Michigan is about to be so swaggy #swoosh
— Megan (@meganprusi) June 10, 2015
As most of you know, Hacket confirmed last week that the search for Michigan's next apparel provider has been code-named "Project Swag," and #swoosh is obviously a reference to Nike.
This woman identifies herself as a University of Michigan alum on her Twitter account, and according to her LinkedIn profile...
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/megan-prusi/75/969/937
...she works for the University if Michigan at Kidsport...
http://www.kines.umich.edu/umove/kidsport
...which is part of the Kinesiology Department, but also seems to be affiliated with the Michigan Athletic Department...
https://www.umich.edu/athletics/
So either: (1) this is someone in a position to be among the first to hear the news that Michigan has switched apparel providers once that information starts trickling down to others in the Athletic Department, or (2) I just cyber-stalked this young woman for no good reason because I'm overly eager to find out which apparel provider we're going with.
You decide.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13053413/nba-signs-8-year-apparel-dea…
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The deal was finalized yesterday morning.
I didn't want to start a thread about it, figuring most wouldn't believe me and obviously the university wants a big release. The announcement should come any day now. I know I probably sound like that 14 year old on twitter during the coaching search, but I've got pretty darn good sources.
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UM. I wasn't told terms, just that Schlissel gave Hackett the go ahead yesterday morning. Signed, sealed, delivered.
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Could be. My guy was only definitive about when they closed the deal. As far as announcement timeline he just said "soon", which could be 2 days to 2 months. Who knows.
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I think they can match anything Adidas throws out.
They may as well take Adidas' best clients since UA is taking their smaller ones.
OP, all you needed to do was search her name on the umich directory.
She has some sort of formal affiliation with athletics as she has "intercollegaite athletics" as one of her titles.
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Says Cali in "California Love"
Which came out 20 years ago by the way.
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It is highly doubtful she has any insider information.
She knows more about the uniforms than any given NFL reporter though, she deserves that much credit.
Ian Rapoport thinks New Balance will make a big push for Michigan.
And lead a very sad and miserable existence. :/
Money can't buy happiness.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
My ass.
-dave
Wondered why this thread has 130 posts. Clicked on it and ... bewbs. Predictable.
separately in which case it's around 186 with this post.
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It is kinda creepy that her mom is in her profile pic too. Weird.
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Megan is a friend of mine, so I'm just gonna leave this for some of you commenters.
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JUST DO IT
This would be 99% less creepy if you would have just shared the tweet and left all the stalkery stuff out of the post. We can take your word for it about her.
Heard from a buddy who's a manager for BBall that Nike will be announced July 1, but the contract for adidas will be honored for the upcoming year
I imagine the meeting went something like this...
Nike: "We would be very excited to represent the University of Michigan! However I'm sure you are aware we do not match offers for deals. We can offer you 4 million a year for 10 years."
Hackett: *Holds up a picture of Harbaugh.*
Nike: "Yes we have some exciting plans for working with your amazing new coach! Perhaps we can offer 5 million a year for 10 years."
Hackett: *Holds up a picture of Harbaugh in Adidas gear*
Nike: "... That would not be very beneficial to our company. This really isn't what we do but we feel this is a unique situation. 6 million a year for 10 years and that is the most generous offer we have ever made!"
Hackett: *dials cell phone* "Hi Jim, it's Jim. I'm with Nike, they don't sound very serious. I'll see you at the Adidas meeting in an hour to finalize everything." *hangs up phone and stands up*
Nike: "... Please hold on a minute Mr. Hackett. We recognize the tremondously unique potential that your new coach brings with your university. We will beat whatever Adidas offers you by 10%. We want Harbaugh."
Hackett: "Harbaugh." *nods*
Man, as a fan and a person I'm overjoyed with Nike
As a stockholder in Under Armour..... eh how bad could this hurt? Lol