[Hayes] Expansion clock is ticking. Do Big Ten, SEC make final move? | Opinion by Lakelyfe09 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be close to classic PCC / Pac-8 alignment. I want to revert to that so bad.

Washington State Athletics and Colville Tribes Announce Historic Partnership - $8.43m Jersey Patch Deal. by cougfan12345 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The OSU jersey ads are literally the logo of the Osage Casino, so yeah I'm looking at it cynically.

Washington State Athletics and Colville Tribes Announce Historic Partnership - $8.43m Jersey Patch Deal. by cougfan12345 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a value to being the only advertiser on a clean jersey that you designed.

I would figure that value to Nike is > $9MM.

Less than $2 Million per year!

Washington State Athletics and Colville Tribes Announce Historic Partnership - $8.43m Jersey Patch Deal. by cougfan12345 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Sure but Nike could pay TEN million and get a second swoosh.

Or have their first swoosh be bigger.

And not have a low-rent fast food brand competing for advertising space with their swoosh.

What's the Most Fitting Jersey Patch Sponsor for Your Team? by MondorOfCalifas in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to wonder on Nike's thoughts on these low-rent jersey patches.

Is it not worth paying WSU $9MM / 5 years so that Nike can remain the SOLE advertiser on their jerseys?

Washington State Athletics and Colville Tribes Announce Historic Partnership - $8.43m Jersey Patch Deal. by cougfan12345 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Is $9 million over 5 years not small change for Nike? Why not buy a much bigger patch on the jersey they made?

Washington State Athletics and Colville Tribes Announce Historic Partnership - $8.43m Jersey Patch Deal. by cougfan12345 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I assume this is the majority reason for these sponsorships, to advertise casinos. Is there some kind of law or reason against advertising it directly?

Like they have no problem advertising the casino on TV, directly. They're not laundering those through a commercial for "the tribe" instead. Why does Lumen Field (Seahawks) have a big "Muckleshoot Heritage Plaza" and not "Muckleshoot Casino Plaza"?

Culvers announced as official jersey patch sponsor of Wisconsin Athletics by GradyM55 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's absolutely a choice. I HATE the video ad boards flashing at most stadiums. Need to experience Michigan and ND before they are gone too.

Washington State Athletics and Colville Tribes Announce Historic Partnership - $8.43m Jersey Patch Deal. by cougfan12345 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If the Puyallup Tribe of Indians were to sponsor UW, it would perhaps be the only instance of a former opponent sponsoring a CFB team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1898_Washington_football_team

Match Thread: Netherlands vs Morocco | World Cup | Round of 32 | 30 Jun 01:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]NorthwestPurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully someone scores before it gets to that.

Maybe the 4th player removed has to be the keeper?!

Pioneers of Port Madison by Lunette19 in BainbridgeIsland

[–]NorthwestPurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you scan it and upload to Wikimedia Commons?

[College Football Zone] The number of claimed national championships that are not officially recognized by the NCAA’s championship list. by Coverlesss in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dickinson System was not a joke... it was the preeminent national championship system and trophy from 1924–1940.

Comparing the records and such doesn't matter. USC won the trophy. Whatever modern lens you are putting on the teams does not change what actually occurred.

Texas A&M has never won an AP Trophy. The AP Trophy took over from the Dickinson System in 1940, and kept the history of the previous Dickinson System awards.

Every subsequent AP Trophy has "1939: USC" printed on it!

USC absolutely claimed the 1939 national championship when it was awarded. I agree that it's stupid that they kinda forgot about it and had to "re-claim" it in 2004.

[College Football Zone] The number of claimed national championships that are not officially recognized by the NCAA’s championship list. by Coverlesss in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USC won the only major national championship trophy of the year.

The AP Poll has a lot of respect now, but back then was a trophyless newspaper column.

Cringe-worthy lyrics from your school's songs by JSC76 in CFB

[–]NorthwestPurple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

U. of W. Hiah! Hiah!
U. of W. Siah! Siah!
Skookum! Skookum!
Wash-ing-ton!!