Temple University Athletics
Temple University Athletics Announces Three-Year Deal with Nike
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PHILADELPHIA – The Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that Nike will become the official outfitter of Temple Athletics effective July, 2020.
The three-year agreement makes Nike the exclusive athletic footwear, apparel and accessories provider for each of the Owls' 19 varsity sports.
"We are very excited about our new partnership with Nike, the leading apparel company of collegiate athletics, "said Dr. Patrick Kraft, Temple Director of Athletics. "We look forward to working together in this partnership to enhance the Temple and Nike brands.
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Coaches
"I'm really looking forward to the move to Nike. They have always been at the cutting edge for sports gear and apparel so it's only natural that we would engage in a partnership. I know our student-athletes will be excited to be wearing the Swoosh." – Temple Football coach Rod Carey
"Nike is the gold standard in basketball. It is the industry leader and the preferred shoe for the majority of basketball players. This new partnership will really be beneficial in terms of recruiting and will be well received by our current players." – Temple Men's Basketball coach Aaron McKie
"We're very excited to begin this relationship with Nike. Their gear, shoes and equipment are great especially from a basketball standpoint. Becoming a Nike school is a huge benefit for our program and we look forward to working with such a well-respected brand." – Temple Women's Basketball coach Tonya Cardoza
Student-Athletes
"On behalf of the Temple Football team we are happy to be an addition to the Nike Family. We are going to be a part of the design of the future. This is truly an honor. I am glad to play my senior year in beautiful new uniforms." - Isaiah Graham-Mobley, football redshirt senior
"I'm so excited that we're making this transition to Nike for my final collegiate season. I'm proud that Temple has chosen a brand that is so supportive of female athletes and encourages people's dreams, no matter how big they might be." - Aisha Brown, women's track & field senior
"I'm very excited to start wearing Nike gear and can't wait to see what our Temple Nike gear will look like." – Mia Davis, women's basketball senior
The three-year agreement makes Nike the exclusive athletic footwear, apparel and accessories provider for each of the Owls' 19 varsity sports.
"We are very excited about our new partnership with Nike, the leading apparel company of collegiate athletics, "said Dr. Patrick Kraft, Temple Director of Athletics. "We look forward to working together in this partnership to enhance the Temple and Nike brands.
Quotable
Coaches
"I'm really looking forward to the move to Nike. They have always been at the cutting edge for sports gear and apparel so it's only natural that we would engage in a partnership. I know our student-athletes will be excited to be wearing the Swoosh." – Temple Football coach Rod Carey
"Nike is the gold standard in basketball. It is the industry leader and the preferred shoe for the majority of basketball players. This new partnership will really be beneficial in terms of recruiting and will be well received by our current players." – Temple Men's Basketball coach Aaron McKie
"We're very excited to begin this relationship with Nike. Their gear, shoes and equipment are great especially from a basketball standpoint. Becoming a Nike school is a huge benefit for our program and we look forward to working with such a well-respected brand." – Temple Women's Basketball coach Tonya Cardoza
Student-Athletes
"On behalf of the Temple Football team we are happy to be an addition to the Nike Family. We are going to be a part of the design of the future. This is truly an honor. I am glad to play my senior year in beautiful new uniforms." - Isaiah Graham-Mobley, football redshirt senior
"I'm so excited that we're making this transition to Nike for my final collegiate season. I'm proud that Temple has chosen a brand that is so supportive of female athletes and encourages people's dreams, no matter how big they might be." - Aisha Brown, women's track & field senior
"I'm very excited to start wearing Nike gear and can't wait to see what our Temple Nike gear will look like." – Mia Davis, women's basketball senior
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