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Congratulations to Marcus Jordan on being the first ever Douchebag of the Day award!
Because Jordan - the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan and a current guard for University of Central Florida - decided to wear Nikes instead of the school's adidas-sponsored shoes during a November 4 exhibition game, the school's entire athletic program is out of a sponsorship deal. ESPN reports:
Because Jordan - the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan and a current guard for University of Central Florida - decided to wear Nikes instead of the school's adidas-sponsored shoes during a November 4 exhibition game, the school's entire athletic program is out of a sponsorship deal. ESPN reports:
"The University of Central Florida has chosen not to deliver on their contractual commitment to adidas," adidas spokeswoman Andrea Corso wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "As a result we have chosen not to continue our relationship with them moving forward."
Freshman guard Marcus Jordan wore a pair of white Air Jordans during UCF's 84-65 win in an exhibition game against Saint Leo on Wednesday night, the Orlando Sentinel reported on its Web site. Jordan has said he will only wear his father's Nike Air Jordan shoes because they hold special meaning to his family.
UCF is in the final year of a five-year contract with adidas that requires coaches and athletes to use the company's apparel and equipment.But it doesn't stop there. UCF's current deal was set to expire next year, and the school was in talks to renew for a future deal. It now appears they'll have to look elsewhere. ABC News reports:
"Exactly how much UCF receives through its Adidas deal, which dates back to 2005 and is up for renewal next year, is unclear. The Orlando Sentinel has reported that the current contract is worth $1.9 million and that a new contract is worth $3 million, but university officials disputed those figures last month.Wow. Nice one, Marcus. Because of you, every single sports team at UCF loses its sponsored adidas sports gear. I hope, for your sake, that one of two things happens: your Daddy foots the bill for Air Jordans for the entire athletic program OR you turn UCF into legitimate national title contenders overnight. Otherwise, you're in for a rough freshman year.
