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Originally Posted by SortaNew2Retro
Marcus wore them because Adidas and UCF originally had an agreement that they were fine with him wearing them. Adidas went and changed their mind and now have cut the contract which is understandable but also somewhat of a bad move publicity-wise. Before deciding to come to UCF, Marcus made exactly sure that he would be allowed to wear the J's to which Adidas and UCF both said "yes." If Nike does the right thing, comes along, takes that $3 million contract (seriously, what is this amount to Nike?) over to the third-biggest school in the nation, they'll look like saviors while Adidas will come off as being a company that will go back on their word.
I'm attending UCF now and have met Marcus and for people to say things they're saying is foul. Dude's stand-up all the way and is extremely humble for whom his father is.
Oh yeah, and numerous football players for UCF have worn Nike's before because they're "far more comfortable" than the Adidas cleats they're given. Nothing big to Adidas then.
Nike just needs to step up and suit up UCF in some Team J's or something of the sort.
So true man. Not only about what Nike should do, but about Marcus himself. I haven't actually spoken with him but I work at the arena and studentorientations so i have been around him a few times and he really does seem like a pretty humble guy. At least thats thats what I've noticed.