GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 by the NCAA soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker 82 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 by the NCAA soon... Pray tell. Have Pat Knight's millions been put to questionable use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend11 32 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Man, that would QUACK me up if they got penalties handed down to them!! No. No. I've got a better one. Seems like the NCAA should QUACK down on their illegal activity!! HEY-OHHHH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 About time they got penalized for their uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker 82 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 About time they got penalized for their uniforms. This^. Don't forget that horrid basketball court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 About time they got penalized for their uniforms. I love their unis. And so do recruits. If you think that doesn't make a difference, think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I love their unis. And so do recruits. If you think that doesn't make a difference, think again. Please cite for me 1 instance where the uniform combos were the deciding factor for a recruit. I implore you. ;) Uniforms are a "cherry on top" kind of thing. If the kid's mentioning uniforms, his mind was made up long, long ago. This^. Don't forget that horrid basketball court. Truth. It's like someone poured paint thinner on a Bob Ross painting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) I love their unis. And so do recruits. If you think that doesn't make a difference, think again. Baloney! Please cite for me 1 instance where the uniform combos were the deciding factor for a recruit. I implore you. ;) Uniforms are a "cherry on top" kind of thing. If the kid's mentioning uniforms, his mind was made up long, long ago. Truth. It's like someone poured paint thinner on a Bob Ross painting... I'm old school. I hate the Ducks' Uniforms. They look like roller derby unis. Maybe they could go with this. Check out the helmets. https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJo4x6v9fIlRx7TFUc6Vjbxl4kbCOaSXMwvLiBvyi1bYqxORuk The next time a recruit chooses his college football team because of its uniforms will be the first. Edited August 16, 2012 by blueinbama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Please cite for me 1 instance where the uniform combos were the deciding factor for a recruit. I implore you. ;) Uniforms are a "cherry on top" kind of thing. If the kid's mentioning uniforms, his mind was made up long, long ago. Truth. It's like someone poured paint thinner on a Bob Ross painting... I never said uniforms are THE deciding factor, but it is something that recruits think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I never said uniforms are THE deciding factor, but it is something that recruits think about. You shan't move the goalposts on me, good sir. You argued that the uniform combos "make a difference". I retort by asking for an example, because I am of the belief that recruits don't give a flying fig about uniforms until their minds have long since been made up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 You shan't move the goalposts on me, good sir. You argued that the uniform combos "make a difference". I retort by asking for an example, because I am of the belief that recruits don't give a flying fig about uniforms until their minds have long since been made up. I know someone who had offers from multiple schools to play basketball and made their final decision based on being sponsored by Jordan. There's also speculation that the reason Shabazz Muhommad chose UCLA over Duke and UK is because of Adidas vs. Nike. He's been linked to Adidas through family, etc. It's a situation similar to Josh Selby choosing Kansas a couple years ago. A quick Google search brings up some interesting info on how uniforms play a role in recruiting. It definitely does play help/hurt a few schools. Here's a link to a story just to scratch the surface: http://wildcatbluenation.com/2012/08/03/kentucky-wildcat-basketball-and-the-harrison-twins-is-it-the-shoes-is-it-time-to-worry/2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I know someone who had offers from multiple schools to play basketball and made their final decision based on being sponsored by Jordan. There's also speculation that the reason Shabazz Muhommad chose UCLA over Duke and UK is because of Adidas vs. Nike. He's been linked to Adidas through family, etc. It's a situation similar to Josh Selby choosing Kansas a couple years ago. A quick Google search brings up some interesting info on how uniforms play a role in recruiting. It definitely does play help/hurt a few schools. Here's a link to a story just to scratch the surface: http://wildcatbluenation.com/2012/08/03/kentucky-wildcat-basketball-and-the-harrison-twins-is-it-the-shoes-is-it-time-to-worry/2/ Thank you for taking the time to research and find an article. I know it isn't the main factor, but stuff like this Does make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHS03 99 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 A few years ago there was a recruit by the name of Kalil Glaud I think. He narrowed his choices down to WVU and Rutgers. How did he decide his college future? By flipping a coin. That's right, flipping a freaking coin. Unfortunately some of these kids do make important decisions based on trivial reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker 82 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I know someone who had offers from multiple schools to play basketball and made their final decision based on being sponsored by Jordan. There's also speculation that the reason Shabazz Muhommad chose UCLA over Duke and UK is because of Adidas vs. Nike. He's been linked to Adidas through family, etc. It's a situation similar to Josh Selby choosing Kansas a couple years ago. A quick Google search brings up some interesting info on how uniforms play a role in recruiting. It definitely does play help/hurt a few schools. Here's a link to a story just to scratch the surface: http://wildcatbluenation.com/2012/08/03/kentucky-wildcat-basketball-and-the-harrison-twins-is-it-the-shoes-is-it-time-to-worry/2/ This is not about likin unis, but about who has been giving you $$$$$$ during your AAU days. It is also hoops not football. That said, schools have multiple unis for three reasons 1) fans and boosters will buy them meaning more $$$from merchandise; 2) players do like them; and 3) good or bad unis do generate publicity for the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I know someone who had offers from multiple schools to play basketball and made their final decision based on being sponsored by Jordan. There's also speculation that the reason Shabazz Muhommad chose UCLA over Duke and UK is because of Adidas vs. Nike. He's been linked to Adidas through family, etc. It's a situation similar to Josh Selby choosing Kansas a couple years ago. A quick Google search brings up some interesting info on how uniforms play a role in recruiting. It definitely does play help/hurt a few schools. Here's a link to a story just to scratch the surface: http://wildcatbluenation.com/2012/08/03/kentucky-wildcat-basketball-and-the-harrison-twins-is-it-the-shoes-is-it-time-to-worry/2/ That's more a sponsorship issue, which I find to be different than simply "I like gold and blue over maroon and orange". Basketball's a whole different animal, too. You're adding AAU, money, "promoters", and more money. Dirty, dirty business, and one of the NCAA's biggest failures. That goes far beyond redesigning a uni. And...I didn't read Hacker's response before posting, where he said much the same as I did here. This is not about likin unis, but about who has been giving you $$$$$$ during your AAU days. It is also hoops not football. That said, schools have multiple unis for three reasons 1) fans and boosters will buy them meaning more $$$from merchandise; 2) players do like them; and 3) good or bad unis do generate publicity for the school. I think 1-3 is the right order, but #1 has a significant lead on the other 2. Edited August 17, 2012 by UVAObserver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 money, "promoters", and more money. Dirty, dirty business, and one of the NCAA's biggest failures. See "UVA and 'The Godfather'".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend11 32 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 What. Do I have to QUACK a few more jokes to get noticed around here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 What. Do I have to QUACK a few more jokes to get noticed around here? Start here... See "UVA and 'The Godfather'".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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