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Mods, why am I all of a sudden seeing TOC posts today even though I've had him successfully on ignore for a few months? I know people complain about the ads, but give me the full screen ads that take 10 seconds to exit out of before I have to see TOC posts. Please look into the "ignore" function issues. Thanks!
 
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TheOriginalCane said:
Did you actually read his post? The only thing that wasn't right was the "recent improvements" in the fan merch. Everything else was accurate.
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No my point is I fully agree and have been saying legit the same ****/stance when speaking broadly about the situation for us lol
 
wdk3618 said:
Mods, why am I all of a sudden seeing TOC posts today even though I've had him successfully on ignore for a few months? I know people complain about the ads, but give me the full screen ads that take 10 seconds to exit out of before I have to see TOC posts. Please look into the "ignore" function issues. Thanks!
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AmherstCane said:
Nah, not equal, influence.

More money - especially now with NIL - raises the floor and ceiling on the field.

The apparel deal needs to be about bags. The more money they have to pay us (Nike, Adidas, whomever), the more they are invested in our success and the more resources we have to put into our program and players.
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Has that more $$ = influence for us?
Has that more $$ = influence for UW?
Has that more $$ = influence for UL?
Has that more $$ = influence for Nebraska?
Did that more $$ = influence for UCLA w UA?
Has that more $$ = influence for ND w UA?

These have been some of the highest apparel deals, & how have this more $$ helped? Could it possibly be that some universities can give two ***** about winning as long as they cash checks, just like some fans?

There’s a poll going around social media right now: what career would u rather have: Horry, who won 7 rings & made $53m or Harden w 0 rings but made $400m? The vast majority chose Harden, u know why? They said **** winning, I’m winning off the court w $400m. Lol. This is the society we’re in: if it’s more $$ = good!

Part of the reason Nike does business the way they do vs. Adidas is b/c they want elite. It’s not about just paying $$$, it’s about making sure who they align with wants greatness, too. This is y Nike’s value dwarfs Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Hoka, NB, UA, & On Cloud…combined.

I agree $$ plays a factor in decision making, but check this out, Holmes: Out of the top 30 valued CFB programs (& I’m going to future date this for upcoming apparel changes):

70% are Nike Schools
20% are Adidas Schools (including PSU & UTenn)
10% are UA Schools

How can UGA, Bama, FSU, UF, Arkansas, Iowa, LSU have a tremendously higher evaluation than us if we’re making “more $$” w our apparel sponsor?
 
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Gables Cane said:
Looks like Nike is using an old, proven strategy. Let Adidas sign the team/club/school, while Nike focuses on the athlete.
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This has been their marketing for some years now in world football. They've even moved away from developing gear.

Will be interesting to see how long the cycle lasts, or if the consumer market just morphs into something different. I have no idea.
 
Hurracanes said:
I’m fine with Adidas and they’re helping us behind the scenes. I expect more schools to flip to Adidas, as well. We already saw a bunch of high school’s in Miami flip to Adidas. Penn State is rumored to be next. Unlike Nike, Adidas loves Miami and will do everything in their power to keep us. Let’s see what happens.
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Either you or @TheOriginalCane is very wrong on actuality versus promises versus delivered

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Rellyrell said:
Has that more $$ = influence for us?
Has that more $$ = influence for UW?
Has that more $$ = influence for UL?
Has that more $$ = influence for Nebraska?
Did that more $$ = influence for UCLA w UA?
Has that more $$ = influence for ND w UA?

These have been some of the highest apparel deals, & how have this more $$ helped? Could it possibly be that some universities can give two ***** about winning as long as they cash checks, just like some fans?

There’s a poll going around social media right now: what career would u rather have: Horry, who won 7 rings & made $53m or Harden w 0 rings but made $400m? The vast majority chose Harden, u know why? They said **** winning, I’m winning off the court w $400m. Lol. This is the society we’re in: if it’s more $$ = good!

Part of the reason Nike does business the way they do vs. Adidas is b/c they want elite. It’s not about just paying $$$, it’s about making sure who they align with wants greatness, too. This is y Nike’s value dwarfs Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Hoka, NB, UA, & On Cloud…combined.

I agree $$ plays a factor in decision making, but check this out, Holmes: Out of the top 30 valued CFB programs (& I’m going to future date this for upcoming apparel changes):

70% are Nike Schools
20% are Adidas Schools (including PSU & UTenn)
10% are UA Schools

How can UGA, Bama, FSU, UF, Arkansas, Iowa, LSU have a tremendously higher evaluation than us if we’re making “more $$” w our apparel sponsor?
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Sorry my friend but I’m not even sure what you’re arguing.

That more money isn’t better?

Of course schools can waste money and of course money doesn’t guarantee success.

But Miami floundered the last 20 years because of a lack of money, and now we’re spending it and starting to be relevant again.

Of course it takes a LOT more than apparel money to be successful, but if the program is run well then every additional $$ helps.

Bottom line is that $$ is a necessary but not sufficient condition to success.

So, as I said, I hope the school gets the biggest bag it can with the apparel deal and then continues to invest the money in a way that directly impacts winning. And meanwhile… whomever the apparel sponsor is, the more they invest in us and the more we win, the more important to their business we become and the more they want to support our success.

Get bags. Get players. Win games.
 
AmherstCane said:
Sorry my friend but I’m not even sure what you’re arguing.

That more money isn’t better?

Of course schools can waste money and of course money doesn’t guarantee success.

But Miami floundered the last 20 years because of a lack of money, and now we’re spending it and starting to be relevant again.

Of course it takes a LOT more than apparel money to be successful, but if the program is run well then every additional $$ helps.

Bottom line is that $$ is a necessary but not sufficient condition to success.

So, as I said, I hope the school gets the biggest bag it can with the apparel deal and then continues to invest the money in a way that directly impacts winning. And meanwhile… whomever the apparel sponsor is, the more they invest in us and the more we win, the more important to their business we become and the more they want to support our success.

Get bags. Get players. Win games.
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Nike’s proposal to Miami
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AmherstCane said:
Sorry my friend but I’m not even sure what you’re arguing.

That more money isn’t better?

Of course schools can waste money and of course money doesn’t guarantee success.

But Miami floundered the last 20 years because of a lack of money, and now we’re spending it and starting to be relevant again.

Of course it takes a LOT more than apparel money to be successful, but if the program is run well then every additional $$ helps.

Bottom line is that $$ is a necessary but not sufficient condition to success.

So, as I said, I hope the school gets the biggest bag it can with the apparel deal and then continues to invest the money in a way that directly impacts winning. And meanwhile… whomever the apparel sponsor is, the more they invest in us and the more we win, the more important to their business we become and the more they want to support our success.

Get bags. Get players. Win games.
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U said more $$ = influence. So, prove it. Show me how us making more $$ w Adidas has swayed influence. I gave u very specific, tangible programs that r making **** ton of $$ w Adidas, & I’m asking u to prove that data point.
 
Hurracanes said:
I’m fine with Adidas and they’re helping us behind the scenes. I expect more schools to flip to Adidas, as well. We already saw a bunch of high school’s in Miami flip to Adidas. Penn State is rumored to be next. Unlike Nike, Adidas loves Miami and will do everything in their power to keep us. Let’s see what happens.
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It sure would be nice to start seeing this help in front of the scenes instead of behind the scenes, b/c between Miami’s off season, silent commits, & behind the scenes help, we’re far the bluest of blue bloods.
 
* Let me preface this by saying * Our uniforms are FAR better than GT… but why are their numbers and nameplates so much nicer- bigger and fit the jersey so much better than ours do?? The new adidas template looks great on field and I believe the only thing thats lacking now for us is the sizing of the stripes numbers and names. Seems like a simple fix- but it hasn't happened. Is it the school’s equipment staff that is in charge of it maybe?

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