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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Avenue Commons on April 08, 2008, 12:16:49 PM

Title: What happens to the Converse contract?
Post by: Avenue Commons on April 08, 2008, 12:16:49 PM

I would imagine that if we had a true, legally binding contract, then the fact that TC left wouldn't affect our relationship with Converse. I hope that's the case because I thought we had a pretty good and pretty unique thing going. I hope D-Wade continues to hook us up. Indiana is an adidas school (I think) so I doubt TC will be pulling away the Converse connection.

Anyone know the specifics of the deal?

Title: Re: What happens to the Converse contract?
Post by: pittisit98 on April 08, 2008, 12:19:28 PM

Don't rule out the possibility that CONVERSE had a voice in this hire.  Shoe companies spend a lot of money establishing relationships with schools, and coaches, and don't take too kindly to having another shoe company's "coach" show up at their "school."

Title: Re: What happens to the Converse contract?
Post by: Ahoya06 on April 08, 2008, 12:20:21 PM

Dwyane Wade went to Marquette, and will always be connected to the university, not the coach. I think DWade remains our biggest fan, and I don't see the deal going away anytime soon.

Title: Re: What happens to the Converse contract?
Post by: TallTitan34 on April 08, 2008, 12:20:36 PM

It is Wade brand and Wade has nothing to do with Indiana no matter what TC does or says.  

I'd assume the deal with converse is fine.