Shoe money

[Da Coach]

Sometimes it hurts to not be affiliated with Nike-

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/15458395

[tornado]

I can hardly blame the greedy shoe companies...
as long as there are greedy AAU coaches, greedy parents, and greedy kids who will do whatever they need to do to get the shoe money and favors from Nike.

[tornado]

Here's more breaking shoe-controversy...

Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, who is now at University of Central Florida,
says he will ONLY wear Nike's and says he was given assurance when he verballed and signed his LOI that he'd be allowed to wear Nike's.

BUT the school has a solid contract with adidas, and the terms of the contract state otherwise:
"Adidas requires all coaches and athletes to use the company??™s shoes,
apparel, and game equipment. Now, there seems to be a conflict between
the UCF and Adidas because of Marcus Jordan??™s request."

http://ontheflix.com/2009/10/21/marcus-jordan-puts-ucf-1-9-million-adidas-contract-in-jeopardy/

http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20091022/marcus-jordan-adidas-contract-at-risk/

so is Michael Jordan more powerful than adidas?? I guess we'll see who caves...

[Braves4Life]

I'm going to go on a limb and say Marcus renegs on the LOI and goes elsewhere.

[Chico]

Here's more breaking shoe-controversy...

Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, who is now at University of Central Florida,
says he will ONLY wear Nike's and says he was given assurance when he verballed and signed his LOI that he'd be allowed to wear Nike's.

BUT the school has a solid contract with adidas, and the terms of the contract state otherwise:
"Adidas requires all coaches and athletes to use the company??™s shoes,
apparel, and game equipment. Now, there seems to be a conflict between
the UCF and Adidas because of Marcus Jordan??™s request."

http://ontheflix.com/2009/10/21/marcus-jordan-puts-ucf-1-9-million-adidas-contract-in-jeopardy/

http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20091022/marcus-jordan-adidas-contract-at-risk/

so is Michael Jordan more powerful than adidas?? I guess we'll see who caves...

I'm getting a little tired of the spoiled Jordan kids. Who cares who their dad is? IMO Illinois and Central Florida should tell them to hit the road.

[Murph]

i'm getting a little tired of the spoiled jordan kids. Who cares who their dad is? Imo illinois and central florida should tell them to hit the road.

lol

[Beninator]

Deciding on a college based on shoes. How sad.

[Beninator]

I think you're being bitter for not a lot of reason. Jeff Jordan was a solid contributor for Illinois, and they are a better team with him. And have you seen Marcus play? I mean he's no... well, his dad... But the kid is good, no denying it. He's got high-major talent.

I saw Marcus at the IHSA championship earlier this year and I was not that impressed. He's a mid-major player.imho

[Da Coach]

The reason Marcus Jordan had few offers is that he's a "tweener". He's talented, and excelled in high school, but he has a forward-type body, but was only 6'2" tall. Sergio McClain was a similar player, but at least he was 6'4"+, and was a better rebounder and had a better jump shot. If Marcus Jordan plays against other D1 guards, they will have a significant quickness advantage, and if he plays a forward, he'll be at a severe height disadvantage. I will be interested to see how he does. I will be surprised if he has a better career than Jeff.

[Beninator]

The reason Marcus Jordan had few offers is that he's a "tweener". He's talented, and excelled in high school, but he has a forward-type body, but was only 6'2" tall. Sergio McClain was a similar player, but at least he was 6'4"+, and was a better rebounder and had a better jump shot. If Marcus Jordan plays against other D1 guards, they will have a significant quickness advantage, and if he plays a forward, he'll be at a severe height disadvantage. I will be interested to see how he does. I will be surprised if he has a better career than Jeff.

Regardless on how they turn out with their playing career, it has to be very tough to play basketball when their father is one of the all-time greats of the game.

[Chico]

I think you're being bitter for not a lot of reason. Jeff Jordan was a solid contributor for Illinois, and they are a better team with him. And have you seen Marcus play? I mean he's no... well, his dad... But the kid is good, no denying it. He's got high-major talent.

Jeff J might have been a solid contributor, but he left the coaches hanging. I've never seen Marcus J play. He might be the second coming, but he shouldn't worry about what shoes he's going wear. Everybody will know who his dad is. If that's being bitter, so be it.

[SFP]

He is only being loyal, so I cannot knock him for that! Nike after all has paid for his nice life style.

[ser_solace]

heh. I'd think a simple phone call from his dad to Nike would land UCF a new contract with Nike instead.

[Beninator]

heh. I'd think a simple phone call from his dad to Nike would land UCF a new contract with Nike instead.

I think you are right on target with this remark!

[Chico]

Central Florida already has a contract with another company. Why should they change because 1 kid wants to wear another shoe. IMO, MJ should tell him to just play ball.