College Bball Thread

[HoosierTrav 8,177]

What power move? Getting dumped by the NBA and getting the NHL?

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Did you read the article at all? Good grief kid.

[X-Hoosier 529]

Did you read the article at all? Good grief kid.

Designers. Awesome. But that doesn't help when you're losing contacts. You lose the NBA and gain the NHL. That is what Adidas has done recently. They've gained James Harden... but lost Dwight Howard, Wisconsin and one of the biggest brands in all of sports in Michigan.

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[JSHoosier 21,896]

11 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

True, it's not like the material they're using is that much different. UA came out with some crazy cool sweat sickening material and now every company has some form of it. I used to only buy those really thin UA workout shirts but recently bought a few Adidas workout shirts (IU included) and they feel great. I like the different options of light and heavy material. I'm sure UA has the same options in similar material too.

I've got some of that UA gear, I typically wear one under my work shirt because it keeps me a little cooler than a regular t-shirt.  I've also got the cheap Wal-Mart knockoff of it, and I really don't notice a real difference that matters.

Materials are probably the same, or very similar.  I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the person in a sweatshop made a pair of Nike then made a pair of Adidas right after and only changed the logo.

[bhaggard89 869]

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[johnsoniu 6,979]

21 hours ago, X-Hoosier said:

I think these are correct...
Nike sponsors 43 teams from the Power 5 conferences. 43 of the 65(including ND in the ACC).
Adidas sponsors 9.
Under Armour sponsors 11.
Outside the Power 5..
Nike has Boise State, Butler, BYU, Creighton, Memphis, San Diego State, SMU and Connecticut. I think they have Gonzaga too.
Adidas has no one.
Under Armour has Cincy, St Johns, Seton Hall, Temple.

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The domers are a UA school.

[X-Hoosier 529]

I've always wanted a player like Hansbrough. He was a monster in college. He isn't the "Joe Cool" Indiana fans want but was a 4 year guy.

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Edit: so he is like Batman. The 4 year player you want but not the one you need.

[X-Hoosier 529]

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Those baseball uniforms are gross. And baseball should literally have zero say in anything considering they don't make money. Football and men's basketball is the only thing that should have a say.

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[HoosierAloha 30,100]

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The IU baseball unis are pretty sick. I've looked online to try and find a few. I do like that IU is trying to do the Oregon thing with a ton of flash in the football uniforms.

The best though...

[HoosierAloha 30,100]

I've always thought IU needed an enforcer type player. Sheehey played his role perfectly on the 2011-2013 teams. I'm not sure there's a player on the current roster like that though. Maybe a McSwain or Davis? I would say Bryabt is protective of his teammates but wouldn't go out of his way to send a message, nor should he. JMo seems too laid back. I guess we'll have to wait and see if a player plays that role this upcoming season.

That's terrible for UNC that he stayed so long it probably hurt their recruiting. He probably enjoyed those fake classes a lot.

[X-Hoosier 529]

I've always thought IU needed an enforcer type player. Sheehey played his role perfectly on the 2011-2013 teams. I'm not sure there's a player on the current roster like that though. Maybe a McSwain or Davis? I would say Bryabt is protective of his teammates but wouldn't go out of his way to send a message, nor should he. JMo seems too laid back. I guess we'll have to wait and see if a player plays that role this upcoming season.

That's terrible for UNC that he stayed so long it probably hurt their recruiting. He probably enjoyed those fake classes a lot.

I'm sure they were happy after getting a title lol. I'll always remember him jamming on Kenny George.

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[HoosierTrav 8,177]

Designers. Awesome. But that doesn't help when you're losing contacts. You lose the NBA and gain the NHL. That is what Adidas has done recently. They've gained James Harden... but lost Dwight Howard, Wisconsin and one of the biggest brands in all of sports in Michigan.

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They have to start somewhere. Dolce was widely considered Nike's top designer. This is big whether it fits your narrative or not. And it's not just that they hired designers. The corporate headquarters has FINALLY done something that they haven't in their entire history. That's allow US headquarters to handle US market strategy completely on their own. Yes they are losing some contracts but they will be fine. Adidas has immense resources and will be just fine with the correct focus on the US.

It's ok to pull the reigns back and admit you may be jumping the gun. There is nobility in that. It makes you look really argumentative when you say that "Adidas doesn't understand US trends." Then follow that up with "Designers. Awesome." What do you think design teams are for?

[bhaggard89 869]

Those baseball uniforms are gross. And baseball should literally have zero say in anything considering they don't make money. Football and men's basketball is the only thing that should have a say.

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You don't like anything, do you?


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[X-Hoosier 529]

You don't like anything, do you?


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I loved the football uni's against Purdue.

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[Hardwood83 4,897]

5 hours ago, bhaggard89 said:

You don't like anything, do you?


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He's right about the baseball uni's, hideous. The current ones Look like 70's polyester. Not a fan of throwbacks either.

[NoahW35 459]

Go to several IU baseball games and you will notice that IU always has nicer uniforms than their opponent. Adidas does a great Job with the baseball uniforms. The ones pictured above are 'throwback' uniforms that are only worn once or twice per year. The normal uniforms are red with white trim and a white-script Indiana lettering and white pants with red trim.

The IU soccer jerseys are awesome, and I'm also a fan of the football jerseys.
I would be in favor of a slight altercation to the basketball jerseys but I know I'm in the minority there. Overall I think Adidas does a pretty good job of outfitting IU athletes. The main problem with Adidas is that it's not enticing to most potential recruits. Also the fan gear Adidas puts out mostly sucks

[X-Hoosier 529]

Go to several IU baseball games and you will notice that IU always has nicer uniforms than their opponent. Adidas does a great Job with the baseball uniforms. The ones pictured above are 'throwback' uniforms that are only worn once or twice per year. The normal uniforms are red with white trim and a white-script Indiana lettering and white pants with red trim.

The IU soccer jerseys are awesome, and I'm also a fan of the football jerseys.
I would be in favor of a slight altercation to the basketball jerseys but I know I'm in the minority there. Overall I think Adidas does a pretty good job of outfitting IU athletes. The main problem with Adidas is that it's not enticing to most potential recruits. Also the fan gear Adidas puts out mostly sucks

I'm in favor of complete changes to the basketball jerseys. Retire them finally and welcome in a new era.

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[hsrtxp 1,400]

I'm in favor of complete changes to the basketball jerseys. Retire them finally and welcome in a new era.

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Why? Personally I like the tradition and think there is value in that. What value is there in changing? Are we really going to snag another recruit because the uni's are "updated"? I just don't see that making a difference. Just curious.


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[X-Hoosier 529]

Why? Personally I like the tradition and think there is value in that. What value is there in changing? Are we really going to snag another recruit because the uni's are "updated"? I just don't see that making a difference. Just curious.


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Because change is okay. It won't hurt anyone. People aren't going to stop watching. Some nice, new, fresh uni's would be nice and retire the current look. We would just have to pray that Adidas could come up with something nice and something that no one else will have.

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[Uspshoosier 51,764]

Because change is okay. It won't hurt anyone. People aren't going to stop watching. Some nice, new, fresh uni's would be nice and retire the current look. We would just have to pray that Adidas could come up with something nice and something that no one else will have.

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Not changing is ok also. It won't hurt anyone. People won't stop watching if it stays the same


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[hsrtxp 1,400]

Because change is okay. It won't hurt anyone. People aren't going to stop watching. Some nice, new, fresh uni's would be nice and retire the current look. We would just have to pray that Adidas could come up with something nice and something that no one else will have.

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Seems we have bigger fish to fry. Nothing wrong with status quo IMO. Wouldn't be opposed to a change but I like what we have. Provided the program is clean, competitive and has a shot for a deep run most years will keep me happy.


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