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Post by capper55 on May 9, 2018 22:00:09 GMT -5
Now that JP has gone he most likely took any kind of UA connection that the basketball program had. JC also had under armour at MSM so maybe he has some kind of relationship with them. Most of the current roster and recent transfers all play for UA sponsor HS teams but also AAU programs. I know how weird it may sound to some and the difference in brands mean little to most the fanbase but no one wears UA shoes once the games are over and the preference would always be Nike. This also may help recuiting with a switch to Nike as a closer connection to EYBL which is a Nike league.
With how close JP was to the company is it something the school and program just want a complete clean slate?
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Post by gorvy on May 9, 2018 22:41:02 GMT -5
I don’t know about any of this but no one in my family will ever step in an under armour shoe, especially after watching them slide all over the court these past 5 seasons.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2018 1:30:53 GMT -5
I don’t know about any of this but no one in my family will ever step in an under armour shoe, especially after watching them slide all over the court these past 5 seasons. Always thought it was from the ice under the court somehow  .... Nike for sure |
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Post by warden99 on May 10, 2018 4:21:30 GMT -5
I am told that Nike money supports the City Rocks and it is the root of our negative relationship. Shoe money rules
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Post by SaintsFan on May 10, 2018 5:31:20 GMT -5
I am told that Nike money supports the City Rocks and it is the root of our negative relationship. Shoe money rules This. This entire business is about money. Players follow that money or should i say ... players are pushed toward that money. You want a city rock relationship? you will be on much better footing with Nike. |
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Post by OneIndian on May 10, 2018 6:59:38 GMT -5
City Rocks are Nike sponsored and in our back yard call me crazy but isn’t this a no brainer?
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Post by SIENA1971 on May 10, 2018 7:09:37 GMT -5
For those who profess Siena bball is a business ... shouldn’t it depend who will write the bigger check :-)
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Post by SaintsFan on May 10, 2018 7:47:43 GMT -5
For those who profess Siena bball is a business ... shouldn’t it depend who will write the bigger check :-) it is more than that. It also depends on who may sway recruits your way. That impacts your bottom line more than any shoe money. |
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Post by ryan on May 10, 2018 8:04:39 GMT -5
Jimmy is now working for Under Armour selling to schools so that is dead. He left area immediately and is back in Baltimore/DC area. He may also have a ESPN radio gig
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Post by warden99 on May 10, 2018 8:39:50 GMT -5
I understand that UA has done very well for many Siena teams. But I am also told that Nike tells City Rocks where a recriut can go. Money talks
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Post by nolesaint on May 10, 2018 9:09:32 GMT -5
I understand that UA has done very well for many Siena teams. But I am also told that Nike tells City Rocks where a recriut can go. Money talks It's not that cut and dry but the shoe companies certainly seems to have significant influence in the process. |
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Post by Quackman on May 10, 2018 9:46:00 GMT -5
I understand that UA has done very well for many Siena teams. But I am also told that Nike tells City Rocks where a recriut can go. Money talks It's not that cut and dry but the shoe companies certainly seems to have significant influence in the process. It does make for a convenient excuse as to why JP and staff struggled developing a relationship with City Rocks. |
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Post by indian82 on May 10, 2018 9:50:36 GMT -5
It's not that cut and dry but the shoe companies certainly seems to have significant influence in the process. It does make for a convenient excuse as to why JP and staff struggled developing a relationship with City Rocks. First of all, pretty slimy for an AAU coach to use his influence to limit the schools a player might attend. That said, I assume that this relationship mostly provides shoes (maybe apparel) for the players on the team. I guess I would ask if that is worth being limited to the players you might be able to sign. What if we had NO contract? |
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Post by SaintsFan on May 10, 2018 9:53:44 GMT -5
It does make for a convenient excuse as to why JP and staff struggled developing a relationship with City Rocks. First of all, pretty slimy for an AAU coach to use his influence to limit the schools a player might attend. That said, I assume that this relationship mostly provides shoes (maybe apparel) for the players on the team. I guess I would ask if that is worth being limited to the players you might be able to sign. What if we had NO contract? its business. business is often slimy. no contract would be worse. |
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Post by Quackman on May 10, 2018 10:02:19 GMT -5
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.... Nike for sure
