Adidas Contract and Dave Hart

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utvolpj said:
not really how it works Mitch
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Um.. how does it not work like that? Nike offers their product, and the customer decides if they want to use it or not. Same for Adidas or whoever, pretty easy to understand.

I'm all for having what the players want. If they want Adidas, then keep them, if they want Nike then I want Nike as well.

It should be up to the players and coaches. I don't really care if "Adidas shirts don't feet me right" or if you "refuse to support Phil Knight". Don't get all :shaking2: hurt just because he has more money than you.
 
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Hayezb said:
Um.. how does it not work like that? Nike offers their product, and the customer decides if they want to use it or not. Same for Adidas or whoever, pretty easy to understand.

I'm all for having what the players want. If they want Adidas, then keep them, if they want Nike then I want Nike as well.

It should be up to the players and coaches. I don't really care if "Adidas shirts don't feet me right" or if you "refuse to support Phil Knight". Don't get all :shaking2: just because he has more money than you.
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that's only if you're in their 1st tier of teams. As has been explained many times before, UT would not be in that tier and would not have creative control over their uniforms like they do with Adidas. Think about the UGA uniforms in orange when you're advocating Nike
 
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utvolpj said:
that's only if you're in their 1st tier of teams. As has been explained many times before, UT would not be in that tier and would not have creative control over their uniforms like they do with Adidas. Think about the UGA uniforms in orange when you're advocating Nike
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First.. if we don't have control over our designs then I'm still correct. Nike offers us a product, we choose if we like it or not before we sign with them.

Second.. I'm not advocating Nike. Did you read my post about it should be up to the players and coaches?
 
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Hayezb said:
First.. if we don't have control over our designs then I'm still correct. Nike offers us a product, we choose if we like it or not before we sign with them.

Second.. I'm not advocating Nike. Did you read my post about it should be up to the players and coaches?
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1) So you think all design ideas would be put on the table before signing a multi-year contract?

2) Players are only there for a short time and should have no say in multi-million dollar contract negotiations. Whether they realize it or not they actually benefit more from Adidas (as does the AD as a whole)
 
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utvolpj said:
1) So you think all design ideas would be put on the table before signing a multi-year contract?

2) Players are only there for a short time and should have no say in multi-million dollar contract negotiations. Whether they realize it or not they actually benefit more from Adidas (as does the AD as a whole)
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Serious question... how do they benefit more from Adidas?
 
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more money to the AD and a rep on campus to provide anything they need. Not to mention the better support for sports other than football/basketball
 
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volgrad1985 said:
I know this is a former player, but apparently many feel like he does.....

"@1_900_ayersjr
Robert Ayers Jr
Uga jersey are the ish... Tennessee we need to go to Nike... Adidas aint cutting it..."

I wouldn't necessarily mind the Nike uniforms if someone with a little bit of common sense and tradition could control and approve the final product worn on the field.
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I'm sorry but UGA's jerseys looked like used tampons.
 
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Aavoxx said:
Disclaimer: I have no problem with Adidas, and I think the changes that Dooley mandated with the uniforms really put them over the top this year.

Disclaimer: I do not like every Nike Pro Combat uniform that they trot out.

Disclaimer: I do not think we should sign a contract where we don't have control over the way our uniforms are designed or sign a contract that does not benefit the university.

Now, all that being said, here's why I'm curious about our Adidas contract and when it ends. I know it's been discussed before, but I don't recall the date and can't find anything from a solid source.

If all three of our coaches stick for an extended period of time (which I expect all to do with Martin being the only concern) the negotiation of this contract could be Hart's first major decision at UT.

His last two stops have been Nike schools, so I wonder if he'll be inclined to give them a look first to see if they still view Tennessee as a 2nd tier program. I'm all for something different every now and again, but it needs to fit the Tennessee look and the AD needs to have control over the uniforms in my opinion.

Would love for DeerPark to weigh in on this one as he probably has a solid date for when the contract is up for negotiation.
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Another "That being Said" post...
 
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Brave Volunteer said:
God I wish this subject would DIE!! Folks, there is nothing wrong with Adidas. They make great gear. For those crying about the Nike Pro-Combat uniforms, do you honestly think Adidas is incapable of creating something like that?? As if their creative teams somehow lack the talent and ability to come up with gaudy, trashy looking uni's? NO! They work with schools that care about tradition and they don't deviate. Nebraska, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Michigan, UCLA, Texas A&M, etc. These are all great schools with great tradition. Obviously Adidas treats them all well. I wish people would give this subject a rest. Tennessee and Adidas have a great working relationship and that AINT changing anytime soon!
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Great points, Brave vol. Adidas is classy, Nike not so much. Every time I see a cats fan around here sporting his fugly Nike gear I am glad we are an Adidas school. That being said, I do think the players should get a say in an alternate uni design or concept. If it keeps 'em happy and feeling good on the field, I'm all for it! :twocents:
 
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VolForLife83 said:
I don't care if they pay us 3 million more. Id rather win games. And its obvious most fans and players would like a change also. Face it. What are you going to lose if we changed?
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A million dollars.

I must've missed the memo on how Nike makes you more competitive on the field. Your point is asinine.
 
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DaddyChad said:
A million dollars.

I must've missed the memo on how Nike makes you more competitive on the field. Your point is asinine.
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Never said it would help us win, but I did say ot was obvious most fans and prob 99% of the players would rather have something besides what we have. In a way it dots result to helping us win. If a kid if weighing his options on which school to go to and one has everything to offer that we do, but the kid leans to another school because they had more attractive gear. Call it stupid, but were talking about HS kids which are strongly influenced by fashion these days.


I have a feeling adidas supporters allowed their mommies to pick their clothes out until their college days, or still do in some cases
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DaddyChad said:
You know what gets attention? WINNING.
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Wow! Those are awesome dude!



Just like Nikes style. Hmmmm. They were late with the tech fit too. They copy everyone a yr later bc they can't design what people want.
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VolForLife83 said:
Wow! Those are awesome dude!



Just like Nikes style. Hmmmm. They were late with the tech fit too. They copy everyone a yr later bc they can't design what people want.
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the techfit jersey had been in the NFL for a few years already so I'm not sure how they're behind

are you ok with less money ($1 million at least), less attention and 2nd tier status just to get Nike? The move would also hurt other sports at UT but I guess that doesn't matter to you either
 
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