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Nike Swoosh Lands at Centerville
The Nike swoosh has landed at Centerville High School this week. The sports giant included Centerville in its “5 Days to Friday” campaign. The campaign is in its second year, but this is its first trip to Ohio.
Nike gave business and marketing students 300 custom-branded Centerville Football t-shirt as tools to generate a profit. A portion of the student’s proceeds will benefit The Sonny Unger Foundation.
At last night’s practice the Elks were given new Nike gloves on a trial basis. Tomorrow, the student body will be treated to a tailgate barbecue. Coaches will be grilling and football players will be serving food. On Aug. 21, Nike kicked off its Ohio campaign at Cleveland Glenville, unveiling a remodeled team room.
Football head coach-athletic director Ron Ullery is appreciative of Nike’s efforts.
“It’s something that drums up interest for the Friday night game (vs. Troy),” Ullery said. “It’s not just a football game here. It’s a community event and this all adds to the electricity.”
By the way, all 80 Elks players are suited in Nike apparel and gear. There’s no official contract.
“We pay for our own uniforms,” Ullery said. “Players get excited at wearing what they feel is the best gear around. It’s a great brand.”
Nike, Adidas and Under Armour compete aggressively for that target audience — male and female high school athletes ages 14 to 18. Everywhere you look high school football is en vogue.
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By Don Putnam
September 12, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
It was reported this morning 9-12, of only 3 recent Troy/Centerville games. Actualluy there were 9 in all beginning in 1995, with Troy winning 5 of the first 6, and by BIG margins: 48-20 ‘95: 55-26 ‘97 and 34-0 ‘01 FYI Just setting straightBy Max
September 23, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
Alter had the same thing happen to them in week 2.