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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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Glenn Dorsey Nike Commercial

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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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Darren McFadden Nike Commercial

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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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Nike Football ‘Proving Ground’ Ads

Image details: Players Pose On Radio City Music Hall Marquee served by picapp.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 the NFL PLAY 60 Youth Football Festival presented by Nike’s Let Me Play, and met the media at the annual NFL Draft Luncheon at Chelsea Piers, an event I’ve attended in the past. The 2008 NFL Draft is now just a couple days away. I’ll be blogging on-location from Radio City Music Hall Saturday.

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Top NFL Prospects Begin Draft Journey

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 and found no trace of Michael Vick anywhere. At least Nike is acknowledging this incident and acting in the most responsible way they can until the facts are made known. Regardless, Nike should just forget MV and spend their time promoting one of their other athletes (and one of the game’s class acts) — LaDainian Tomlinson, instead.

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Nike Statement on Michael Vick

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, who worked with the company to design a line of athletic shoes and has been used prominently in advertising campaigns:

“There is no change in the status of the agreement between Nike and football player Michael Vick. He is rightfully presumed innocent and afforded the same due process as any citizen, rather than be tried in the court of public opinion. Nike will continue to monitor the situation, but has nothing further to say at this time.”

Well said. Nike is handling this situation the right way. MV hasn’t been charged with anything yet and until he is, Nike is correct in continuing to feature him as a spokesman. Still, I wonder if Nike is hurting their reputation by associating themselves with someone who has garnered such negative publicity? AirTran Airways severed their relationship with Michael back in May. Will others follow?

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Should Nike Drop Michael Vick?

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Nike Ad Features NFL Rookies