Are athletes critical of Nike?
Many are. Chris Webber, and even Nike-paid Green Bay Packer and ordained minister Reggie White, openly criticize Nike business practices. More will step forward as word spreads, despite Nike PR lies [#8]. The university has a duty not to stifle reasonable public expression of the consciences of its students and staff. The contract fails this. FACT #6. UM gets shoes n stuff”donations” indirectly from oppressed workers and gouged consumers: The athletic department gets about $650,000 per year in gear [AG], less than what Nike pays for a 15-second refrigerator break during the Super Bowl. $300,000 more goes to two head coaches, another $100,000 cash, and four or five scholarships.
