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Topic: Next athletic apparel contract?

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Tom Valentino

6/2/2025 1:41 PM

Have we heard anything about our next athletic apparel contract? As far as I can tell, our most recent deal was signed with adidas for an 8-year term that was to begin in July 2017. That was announced in March 2017, so I'm a little surprised nothing has been reported about a new deal or an extension of the previous one by now.

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BillyTheCat

6/2/2025 7:17 PM

Tom Valentino wrote:expand_more

Why would you be shocked that no announcement would be made? We rarely ever make announcements.

Last Edited: 6/2/2025 7:17:38 PM by BillyTheCat

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Ted Thompson

6/2/2025 9:37 PM

I have heard Nike done deal? Others that know more can chime in.

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Valley Cat

6/3/2025 11:07 AM

An announcement would be great. I am hopeful Adidas remains basically because I have 7 million or so invested in apparel. Would not be surprised if they move to Nike. I just hope it financially makes sense.

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Pete Chouteau

6/3/2025 7:47 PM

Dude, I'm still wearing Russell gear.

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74 Cat

6/4/2025 9:07 AM

Still wearing pre-Russell Adidas.

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74 Cat

6/4/2025 9:08 AM

Equipment sale merch years ago

Last Edited: 6/4/2025 9:08:57 AM by 74 Cat

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SBH

6/4/2025 9:29 AM

I'm wearing Keds.

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OhioCatFan

6/4/2025 10:46 AM

SBH wrote:expand_more

I'm wearing Keds.

I would have guessed you were a Converse guy!

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greencat

6/4/2025 3:22 PM

Red Ball Jets claim to "get you off like a rocket."

A direct quote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esmYFRC81J8&t=29s

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Valley Cat

6/5/2025 10:26 AM

Russell and Pre-Russell Adidas also are in my rotation. :)

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BillyTheCat

6/5/2025 10:16 PM

None of you all go back to Wilson and Pony? Zide’s Sport Shop exclusive contract? I’m kind of disappointed in that. Knock off Starter Jackets with the Z logo?

Last Edited: 6/5/2025 10:17:42 PM by BillyTheCat

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74 Cat

6/6/2025 10:12 AM

Oops, I forgot about my Wilson jersey.

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GoCatsGo

7/1/2025 11:57 AM

Any update on this, now that it's 7/1?

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TJed73

7/1/2025 6:44 PM

I’m worried that they no longer have a contract with anyone and are in the same boat as the rest of the MAC where they have to buy from a provider rather than receive a payout as part of a contract.

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Tom Valentino

7/2/2025 11:11 AM

Adidas is still listed in the footer of the athletics website and no announcements have been made. Digging a bit further into the previous contract, it looks like there were a couple option years at the end of the deal. Maybe one of those was exercised for 2025-26?

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Valley Cat

7/14/2025 11:06 AM

Fascinating we get no update on this. It seems like the Athletic Dept and Bobcat Club seem pretty disconnected.

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SBH

7/14/2025 11:59 AM

University does not announce renewals of existing deals (got that, Bobcat1996?), which indicates we're staying put.

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Tom Valentino

7/18/2025 10:05 AM

https://bsky.app/profile/ohiouniforms.bsky.social/post/3l...

Still no idea if it’s a new deal or an option year on the old one, but at least for now, Adidas it is. New template for the football uniforms looks a lot better.

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Tom Valentino

7/30/2025 10:05 AM

Deal with adidas extended to June 30, 2027.

https://ohiobobcats.com/news/2025/7/30/general-ohio-athle...

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BillyTheCat

7/30/2025 12:32 PM

SBH wrote:expand_more

University does not announce renewals of existing deals (got that, Bobcat1996?), which indicates we're staying put.

This aged well. Any other policies you’d like to brief us on that the University has?

https://bit.ly/45gRMdB