Nike Set to (Re)Revolutionize the NFL?

Now that Nike is set to reclaim the spot as the official outfitter for the NFL next year, there's already speculation that NFL teams will undergo dramatic changes to their traditional designs. Everything I've read, however, [mainly Uni-Watch.com--dope site btw] has said that most teams will probably only see changes in material and actual tailoring next season. Either way, they've already started to generate hype via this promo featuring none other than Michael Irving:

I'm stoked that this is happening. Reebok's pretty boring overall and Nike has made great strides in jersey designs on the collegiate level. But even with that being said, there's zero chance that we'll see anything along the lines of those fake joints that surfaced last year.

Happy Belated Birthday, Penny Hardaway

I'm lowkey upset that yesterday I missed the 40^th birthday of one of my favorite basketball players of all time, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. Honestly, Penny might have missed the mark in terms of all-time greatness due to injuries, but he could have quite possibly the second best signature shoe series in basketball history. [Behind Jordan, of course.]

And that, my friends, is quite an accomplishment.
Happy Belated, Penny.

Nike. Does. Not. Fail.

Nike has released its first campaign for the upcoming World Cup with the Write the Future video. It's a pretty basic concept but what makes it dope is that it shows the impact the international stars have on their home countries. It features appearances from footballers Drogba, Ronaldinho, Ribery, Landon Donovan, Fabio Cannavaro and my favorites, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. It also has a handful of appearances from other celebrities which should come as a surprise:
There's also four other short clips that show possible results of this year's tournament. I mean, a great tournament can boost you to international stardom. But at the same time, one bad game could turn you from a worldwide hero to a legendary failure.
When you win...


But if you lose...

Nike does my favorite advertisements, hands down. Can't wait for the World Cup.



[Note: This must have been shot before they announced that Ronaldinho wasn't playing for Brazil. I still don't know what that's about...]

Nike Human Chain

Yea...I got another Late Pass coming. This one's not completely my fault but it demonstrates why Nike is one of my favorite companies. One of their latest commercials, entitled Human Chain, is one of the dopest commercials I've seen in a long time. I missed out on it because I don't watch much tv...besides ESPN, Seifeld and The Colbert Report. Kind of ironic, huh? My boy @MrDuckworth87 told me about this joint last week but I'm just now getting around to posting it. Oh well, the commercial is dope. It has appearances from Oscar Pistorius, Sergio Aguero, Deron Williams, Maria Sharapova, Mike Spinner, Rampage Jackson, LaDainian Tomlinson and Lance Armstrong. Wide range of athletes for a broad reaching advertisement. Nike can do no wrong.
Oh yea, and the soundtrack is Ali in the Jungle by the Hours. It was also on the FIFA 08 soundtrack. ROCKIN too.

Aight, So the Season is Pretty Much a Wrap, But These Are DOPE

Nike does it again.

This week, college football teams around the country will showcase their special Nike Pro-Combat uniforms. Nike has completely redesigned the jerseys of 10 schools (LSU, Miami, Mizzouri, Florida State, Oklahoma, Florida, Texas, TCU, Virginia Tech and Ohio State) all the way from the helmet and jersey to the dry fits and cleats. It's a win-win for both parties since Nike gets free advertising and the players and fans get to see new jerseys. Especially for teams like LSU and Ohio State with really conservative jerseys. Not only do the jerseys add a new look to the programs but the jerseys are up to 40% lighter than the normal ones.

I mean, it might not sound like much, but these jerseys are DOPE. And don't sleep on the gloves. Each team has their logo one the palm of the gloves. Dopeness.

See the whole story and a better look here.







Miami, Mizzou, FSU

Oklahoma, Florida, Texas

TCU, Virginia Tech, Ohio State

In Depth looks and slogans for each school:
LSU: Cochon De Lait [Pig Roast]
Miami: The U Knows
Mizzou: Beast Mode
Florida State: Fear the Spear
Oklahoma: Stake Our Claim
Florida: Fear the Mission
Texas: Texas Fight
TCU: Don't Back Down
Virginia Tech: Ut Prosim [...so that I may serve]
Ohio State: Earned

Well damn.

The Perfect Representation of the Playoffs So Far...

Um, Lebron's winning.

Lebron x Nicole Scherzinger for Nike. Oww.

First off, I LOVE Nicole Scherzinger. And Lebron's ads for Nike are always ill. This spot is kinda long (nh) but check it out. If not for another funny Lebron joint, but just because Nicole is fine. as. shit.

Over and Under [After Six] - Starring Lebron James and Nicole Scherzinger

Yeah, she's bad.
And Lebron's funny as shit.

Sick LT/Polamalu Nike Football Commercial: "Fate"

Wow. This is the realest fucking commercial I've seen in a MINUTE. It details the lives of LaDainian Tomlinson and Troy Polamalu from birth all the way up to adulthood and a collision on the football field. It's the first of many Nike Football commercials with the theme of Fate. Not only that, they set it to a stripped down version of Jay's "Blueprint 2" [or "L'estasi dell'oro" by Ennio Morricone]. Check. This. Joint. Out.

Kobe x Jackass - Hyperdunk Pt. 2

My boy Austin was with me the first time we caught the video of Kobe jumping over the Aston Martin and he was the one that put me on to the latest installment. This marketing for Nike is wild.

Hahaha @ 0:47
[Note: I said the first video was fake and I'm pretty sure this one is too...shit's still hot though.]