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The most interesting new college apparel deal...is at Fairleigh Dickinson

The most interesting new college apparel deal...is at Fairleigh Dickinson

FDU's latest deal isn't with one of the Big Four in the US...and it breaks the mold in more ways than one.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
How shoe companies and MMR firms will, or won't, drive new revenue

How shoe companies and MMR firms will, or won't, drive new revenue

A second look at the biggest storyline in college sports.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Why would big schools change apparel partners now?

Why would big schools change apparel partners now?

Not every labor battle is about money or health care. The NESCACFBPA just wants to play

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Tariffs are likely to impact the college sports industry too

Tariffs are likely to impact the college sports industry too

Yes, even a completely domestic industry is more international than you might think

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Meet the consultant with an idea that could revolutionize athletic apparel contracts

Meet the consultant with an idea that could revolutionize athletic apparel contracts

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
The Numbers Behind the Madness

The Numbers Behind the Madness

On budget caps, AD bonuses and shoe deals.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Can niche athletic brands sneak into the college sports market?

Can niche athletic brands sneak into the college sports market?

Here's how one brand, focusing on women's performancewear, is trying:

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
The Yankee Conference is BACK

The Yankee Conference is BACK

The old FCS football conference is returning this year...with a twist

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Is Private Equity coming for college sports first...or Private Capital?

Is Private Equity coming for college sports first...or Private Capital?

There's an importance difference.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Utah just made a huge multimedia rights change. Here's why:

Utah just made a huge multimedia rights change. Here's why:

Utah's move to JMI may be about more than one deal and one vendor

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Want to get into college sports business? Try to solve one of these problems

Want to get into college sports business? Try to solve one of these problems

I think there's money, and maybe even careers, to be made here.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Auburn has a shiny new apparel deal

Auburn has a shiny new apparel deal

One of the most unique apparel contracts in college sports...is over

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Here's what small college athletic department contracts look like

Here's what small college athletic department contracts look like

What do coaching contracts look like in D-II? D-III? What about shoe deals?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
What is *actually* in a coach contract?

What is *actually* in a coach contract?

Here are some interesting things we saw after reading a LOT of them

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Four thoughts on Notre Dame hitting the apparel free agency market:

Four thoughts on Notre Dame hitting the apparel free agency market:

Who will sign them, and where is this industry going?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Seven Off-The-Court Thoughts on the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket

Seven Off-The-Court Thoughts on the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket

Bookmark this before the Flutie Effect thinkpieces start

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Is there anything an athletic department WON'T sell now?

Is there anything an athletic department WON'T sell now?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
What are MMR rights? Click here for an answer:

What are MMR rights? Click here for an answer:

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Study: Changing apparel partners doesn't seem to help recruiting. Or winning. Or...stock prices?

Study: Changing apparel partners doesn't seem to help recruiting. Or winning. Or...stock prices?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Here's why you can't buy the jersey you want, and more:

Here's why you can't buy the jersey you want, and more:

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
How to turn a Cinderella into sweet, sweet t-shirt money

How to turn a Cinderella into sweet, sweet t-shirt money

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
UA, Cincinnati, and the immediate future of apparel contracts

UA, Cincinnati, and the immediate future of apparel contracts

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Only one D1 FB program has an apparel deal with a non Nike, Adidas or Under Armour company. Why?

Only one D1 FB program has an apparel deal with a non Nike, Adidas or Under Armour company. Why?

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Hey, what's in a small school apparel contract anyway?

Hey, what's in a small school apparel contract anyway?

We filed some FOIAs to find out.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Under Armour's plan to exit their Cal contract might come down to about $600

Under Armour's plan to exit their Cal contract might come down to about $600

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Matt Brown
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