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Here’s Glenn Dorsey’s Dick’s Sporting Goods commercial for Nike Pro Apparel. I love the look on Glenn’s face after he asks the question, “Is this supposed to be a football player?” Classic. This might be the best Dick’s commercial yet.

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Here’s Darren McFadden’s Dick’s Sporting Goods commercial for the Nike Throwback Cleat. I think it’s funny there’s a disclaimer on the screen that says “Do Not Attempt” when Darren is testing the “human surface.” So, kids. Don’t try this on your friends. Someone could get hurt.

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Check out the new Nike Football “Proving Ground” ads featuring Larry Fitzgerald, LaDainian Tomlinson, Shawne Merriman and Champ Bailey. Everything Nike Football can be found at NikeFootball.com.

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Being invited to the NFL Draft is an honor, for sure, but it also means you have to do more than show up on Saturday and put on the cap of your new team. NFL Draft prospects Glenn Dorsey, Vernon Gholston, Chris Long, Jake Long, Darren McFadden and Matt Ryan had a full slate of activities today, including this photo session on top of the marquee at Radio City Music Hall. The players also appeared on NBC’s Today Show, participated in …read more

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Nike released this statement following Michael Vick’s indictment yesterday:
“Nike is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made against Michael Vick and we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent. We do believe that Michael Vick should be afforded the same due process as any citizen, therefore, we have not terminated our relationship. We have however made the decision to suspend the release of the Zoom Vick V and related marketing communications. Nike will continue to monitor the situation closely and have no further comment at this time.”
I checked out nikegridiron.com …read more

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Despite allegations that Michael Vick was involved in some ill-conceived dogfighting operation, Nike plans to continue working with him despite a letter they received from Humane Society president and CEO Wayne Pacelle who said:
“We trust that Nike does not want to be associated with any celebrity who is linked to this odious form of animal cruelty. We recognize that Mr. Vick has not been charged with a crime. But we know that Nike has high standards for its spokespersons.”
Nike spokesman Dean Stoyer said the company planned to honor its lucrative deal with Michael, …read more

Have you seen the new Nike ad featuring some of the top NFL rookies-to-be? The ad appears on Nike’s football site — NikeGridiron.com — and claims: “Hard work has a reward. More hard work. Welcome to Sunday.” Featured players include Adrian Peterson, Leon Hall, Gaines Adams, Marshawn Lynch, Greg Olsen, JaMarcus Russell, Amobi Okoye, Calvin Johnson, and Brady Quinn.