Texas Tech University and Under Armour, Inc. today announced a new partnership that designates Under Armour as the university’s exclusive performance footwear and apparel outfitter. The five-year, $11 million agreement gives Under Armour the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear to each of the university’s 17 varsity athletic teams. “We are proud to join […]
Day: November 10, 2008
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Don’t Represent Alabama Athletes?
“[Don’t] ever represent any player that is a resident or goes to school in the state of Alabama. I am not an agent anymore, but I wouldn’t do it.” – Mike Trope, author of Necessary Roughness and former NFLPA agent. Trope was quoted in SportsBusiness Journal (subcription required) in reference to the Raymond Lee Savage […]
Drew Rosenhaus recently sat down for a chat with sports fans on ESPN, probably to publicize his recently released book that I reviewed, Next Question. Anyway, here are three conversations that I thought were more interesting: Matt: Mr. Rosenhaus, does it ever bother you that your perception among the general sports public is that you’re […]
After the dominating performance Manny Ramirez gave with the Dodgers this past season, LA is not ready to see their prize walk away just yet. In an interview, Manny stated, “I want to see who is the highest bidder. Gas is up and so am I.” This past Wednesday, General Manager Ned Colletti said that […]