Question for Somebody in the Athletic Department: Nike 2025

[SMU1523]

It looks like a lot of the Nike 2025 Sideline Gear is available on Fanatics for most Power 4 and some G5/6 schools. I assumed once we were in a Power 4 conference, our selection of official Nike gear would be on par with schools like TCU, Baylor, Houston, BYU, UCF, Syracuse, Pitt, etc. Below is a link to some of the newly released Nike products for 2025. SMU only has the 2025 Sideline T-Shirt, no hat, nothing else.

https://www.fanatics.com/?query=Nike%202025%20On-Field%20Club%20Hat&_ref=p-SRP:m-SEARCH

https://www.fanatics.com/college/smu-mustangs/t-shirts/smu-mustangs-nike-2025-sideline-legend-performance-t-shirt-royal/o-16+t-35902905+d-42119179+f-3515728756+z-9-1511829615?utm_medium=cse&_s=GPA_CA&sku=209349079&targetid=targetid&utm_campaign=22551290529_186388702704&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22551290529&gclid=CjwKCAjwgb_CBhBMEiwA0p3oOHklPPQTVxSQos_g40kjDAWnnbH-G8TyPPMKZ5Uv8Ptm2QnUT01fUhoCxzIQAvD_BwE

My question is why is SMU not getting the same treatment as other Power 4 schools? Does this have to do with our licensing protocols? Is it because of a bad deal with Fanatics or Nike? Can we get this fixed to where we have the same offerings as other Nike schools?

When Damon Evans talks about growing the brand, I think we need to at least be on par with what the other Power 4 Nike schools are getting in fan apparel. Finding good SMU gear is really hard to find in stores. It is basically the bookstore and a bad selection at Rally House.

I would love to hear from somebody at the Athletic Department who deals with licensing on this subject. I know Brad Sutton (Thank you for your service) used to be on the board, not sure if anyone else from the Athletic Department is on the site.

[Screck]

I agree 100% on this

[BUS]

100% agree.

[BUS]

Fanazone.com has cool items.

[BUS]

I bought two shirts and will report back after they are delivered.