Adidas and the CWS

[rockydawg1013]

Can someone here help me understand why we had such terrible merchandise in Omaha? Slim to none M over S hats, and most all other MSU gear there was either sold out or complete garbage.

Seems like a missed opportunity on Adidas part OR some type of licensing contract that would not allow their brand to be there.

Does anyone have any insight on this?

 

[RocketDawg]

Maybe because they didn't expect us to be there so there's a shortage of stuff.

 

[tired]

They had to dye all the caps from blue/red to maroon/white. That takes time. Be patient.

 

[Xenomorph]

We have the most fans there and you’re wondering why all the best stuff was sold out?

 

[rockydawg1013]

I did not see one piece of MSU Adidas gear in Omaha.

Did you happen to make it to Omaha Xenomorph?

 

[Xenomorph]

Yes.

 

[rockydawg1013]

Awesome. Did you see any MSU branded Adidas gear there for sale? Trust me I've considered the fact the majority of fans in Omaha were State fans and we likely bought up a ton of gear, but I don't think that is the case.

Seems like Adidas either dropped the ball OR there is some sort of licensing / contractual thing here.

 

[anon1787432961]

There's one good spot in merchandise tent row. It's tucked back in the back. Close to the stadium.

 

[Xenomorph]

The NCAA doesn't license official championship apparel to the likes Adidas, Nike, etc... It's always somebody like Fanatics or something.. It's probably an issue that those companies sponsor individual athletic programs. You simply won't find it there... ever.

 

[rockydawg1013]

The NCAA doesn't license official championship apparel to the likes Adidas, Nike, etc... It's always somebody like Fanatics or something.. It's probably an issue that those companies sponsor individual athletic programs. You simply won't find it there... ever.

Interesting. Saw a lot of Nike and Under Amour, but no Adidas. Was mostly disappointed in lack of M over S there. Thought I would have seen more hats.

Hopefully when we win this damn thing we'll see some championship Adidas gear. Would love an M over S hat with a natty patch.

 

[AtomicDog001]

While this is likely true, there were plenty of Nike hats and gear to be found with team logos on them. There was also plenty of under armour gear that was officially licensed.

Even found OM and LSU Nike hats. With thousands of kids in town for the little league tournaments, its unfortunate we didn’t have any selection from Adidas to better market our school.

Winning the whole damn thing would take care of that though.

 

[The Peeper]

Since most Adidas "gear" looks like crap anyway consider yourself lucky. Hit Maroon & Co, The Lodge, or Campus Bookmart websites up and get better selection and brands.