geaux_sioux Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 SFI mentioned they've heard rumors of an all sports Adidas deal. This would be huge. It's another step in the direction of legitimacy. Also Adidias makes the best shoes and unis in the business. This is also huge for the football budget. Now the money they would spend on a new green jersey can be spent on other things like strength training equipment and other behind the scenes things that make a difference. All around this is long overdue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 There are rumblings out of the UND athletic department that an apparel contract is being worked on for the entire department. Adidas is the brand we are hearing and it makes sense based on the fact that the UND hockey team uses Reebok, which is owned by Adidas. Adidas makes much, much more sense given the bolded portion (quoted from SFI). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Adidas is a solid company, I would applaud this move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 SFI mentioned they've heard rumors of an all sports Adidas deal. This would be huge. It's another step in the direction of legitimacy. Also Adidias makes the best shoes and unis in the business. This is also huge for the football budget. Now the money they would spend on a new green jersey can be spent on other things like strength training equipment and other behind the scenes things that make a difference. All around this is long overdue. Adidas owns Reebok, which supplies the hockey team. That is the only reason this would work. Also, I'd argue both Nike and Under Armour make superior football uniforms, but Adidas certainly isn't bad either. I believe South Dakota has a deal with Adidas, as well as Wisconsin and Michigan, and they all have fine uniforms and equipment. Let's get this deal done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Adidas owns Reebok, which supplies the hockey team. That is the only reason this would work. Also, I'd argue both Nike and Under Armour make superior football uniforms, but Adidas certainly isn't bad either. I believe South Dakota has a deal with Adidas, as well as Wisconsin and Michigan, and they all have fine uniforms and equipment. Let's get this deal done! I've found Adidas shoes to be the most durable, they also make the lightest shoe fwiw. Their techfit compression gear is also second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 We have Nike football jerseys currently, correct? Any chance the deal would be complete in time to get new jerseys for football this year? I suppose that would mean we would be getting new basketball jerseys as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 We have Nike football jerseys currently, correct? Any chance the deal would be complete in time to get new jerseys for football this year? I suppose that would mean we would be getting new basketball jerseys as well. I'm sure they'd make it work. Is Adidas manufactured in China like Nike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 A deal with Adidas would be great. Check out the Norte Dame alternate: http://news.adidas.com/us/Latest-News/FOOTBALL/adidas-Unveils-New-Notre-Dame-Shamrock-Series-Uniforms/s/57d4ea17-8b41-42d5-bfb6-25f8c90e6ce6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 A deal with Adidas would be great. Check out the Norte Dame alternate: http://news.adidas.com/us/Latest-News/FOOTBALL/adidas-Unveils-New-Notre-Dame-Shamrock-Series-Uniforms/s/57d4ea17-8b41-42d5-bfb6-25f8c90e6ce6 Ironically, Notre Dame just booted Adidas to the curb and made a new deal with Under Armour. Adidas is definitely #3 in terms of representation in college football, but that doesn't mean they're bad. In all honesty, we just need an apparel/equipment contract with any of the big 3 suppliers. It would go a long way in terms of uniforms, equipment, and coaches apparel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Adidas_sponsorships#Colleges_and_Universities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Ironically, Notre Dame just booted Adidas to the curb and made a new deal with Under Armour. Adidas is definitely #3 in terms of representation in college football, but that doesn't mean they're bad. In all honesty, we just need an apparel/equipment contract with any of the big 3 suppliers. It would go a long way in terms of uniforms, equipment, and coaches apparel. I wasn't aware they booted Adidas, but definitely aware they are number three in the pecking order. Players these days are into the uni and gear so a deal (with whomever) is long overdue. Hopefully this pans out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm sure they'd make it work. Is Adidas manufactured in China like Nike? http://www.ask.com/question/where-does-adidas-get-their-products-made-from Adidas group has a long history since it was founded in the late 1940s. The company was registered on 18th of August 1949 and has been part of the world of sport, delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear, apparel and accessories. Most Adidas products are produced by independent manufacturers (outsourced). They provide the suppliers with detailed specifications for the production and delivery of their products while enforcing strict quality control and inspection procedures to enclosure end products for their consumers. Most of their products are produced in Asia, with China being the largest producer followed by Indonesia and Vietnam. Production in the Americas and Europe is minimal, at 4% of their sourcing volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux24/7 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I noticed that Bubba has an Adidas polo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hope the deal is in the finalizing steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 UCLA unveils new Adidas uniforms: http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/16/adidas-unveils-new-la-steel-alternate-ucla-unis/ I do not like the color pattern but it at least looks like quality material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I noticed that Bubba has an Adidas polo. It just occurred to me that I have not seen (or at least recall) any coaches wearing this style of shirt before. Might not mean anything but interesting since all of the talk about a possible deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 UCLA unveils new Adidas uniforms: http://collegefootba...nate-ucla-unis/ I do not like the color pattern but it at least looks like quality material. More pics... http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/ucla-s-new-alternate-uniforms-pay-tribute-to-los-angeles-1405529974-slideshow/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 More pics... http://sports.yahoo....9974-slideshow/ Really seems like the days of dragging a guy down by his jersey are over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 What kind of uniform UND gets is dependent on the type of deal negotiated. A UCLA/Wisconsin/Louisville type deal is likely out of the question, unless UND's hockey team/reebok use allows for a big-time deal. If it's a small deal like South Dakota/Sacramento State/Southern Utah, then the uniforms could be quite crude. I'm hoping for the former, or perhaps something like what Northern Arizona has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 What kind of uniform UND gets is dependent on the type of deal negotiated. A UCLA/Wisconsin/Louisville type deal is likely out of the question, unless UND's hockey team/reebok use allows for a big-time deal. If it's a small deal like South Dakota/Sacramento State/Southern Utah, then the uniforms could be quite crude. I'm hoping for the former, or perhaps something like what Northern Arizona has. I checked out the aforementioned teams uniforms and Sac State and USD are pretty plain. I do like the SUU and NAU uniforms. Like you said, hopefully the hockey team helps to lift the deal up a notch if it does happen. I am interested in this topic because I am just not a fan of our current green uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I am interested in this topic because I am just not a fan of our current green uniforms. Neither am I, but most importantly, the players aren't either. I'm holding out hope a deal can be struck soon so UND can get some new uniforms and have supplied equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 One thing with Adidas that you can guarantee is that the unis will fit like a glove. As for plain unis, a nice clean look is never a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 One thing with Adidas that you can guarantee is that the unis will fit like a glove. As for plain unis, a nice clean look is never a bad thing. If the colors (helmet and jersey) match, then a plain properly-fitted jersey is perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Anyone hear if anything ever came of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Anyone hear if anything ever came of this? Not sure but Bubba was wearing an adidas polo at the meet and greet at Scheels last night. Make of that what you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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