...is a pipe dream of mine. With state funding evaporating and no major corporation (Goretex....Purina...what else is stationed in Flagstaff?) ever showing any interest in stepping up I think it's time that NAU gets creative.
The U of Oregon just opened a brand, spanking new basketball arena. The court is named in honor of Phil Knight's son and funded by Uncle Phil himself. For anyone that's spent time in Flagstaff and Eugene, Oregon (U of Oregon), the comparisons between the two towns and universities is apparent. Both are big time running towns with a mix of college kids, hippies and outdoorsy types. The fact that NAU athletics has a contract with Adidas can be swept under the rug, I'm sure. Nike has a lot to gain as well. NAU's basketball team can become Nike-sponsored in order for Nike to get their hands into the immense market that is NAU athletics. :roll:
This is what happens when I walk around ASU's new basketball training facility/practice gym and look at pictures of Oregon's new gym.
By the way....NAU mens hoops playing well right now. Womens hoops is showing signs of life as well. Get out and support em, Lumberjacks fans.
The U of Oregon just opened a brand, spanking new basketball arena. The court is named in honor of Phil Knight's son and funded by Uncle Phil himself. For anyone that's spent time in Flagstaff and Eugene, Oregon (U of Oregon), the comparisons between the two towns and universities is apparent. Both are big time running towns with a mix of college kids, hippies and outdoorsy types. The fact that NAU athletics has a contract with Adidas can be swept under the rug, I'm sure. Nike has a lot to gain as well. NAU's basketball team can become Nike-sponsored in order for Nike to get their hands into the immense market that is NAU athletics. :roll:
This is what happens when I walk around ASU's new basketball training facility/practice gym and look at pictures of Oregon's new gym.
By the way....NAU mens hoops playing well right now. Womens hoops is showing signs of life as well. Get out and support em, Lumberjacks fans.