Adidas money and the Kansas sponsorship dilemma
The Kansas athletic department wrestles with a 14 year 191 million Adidas deal slated to start July 1 2019. No proof exists of Adidas payments to players guardians, yet the brand remains a partner since 2005. The piece questions whether KU should thank or condemn Adidas and suggests a principled path forward for Chancellor Girod.
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Guardian Falmagne denies Adidas payments in De Sousa case
Fenny Falmagne, guardian for KU recruit Silvio De Sousa, denies taking money from Adidas amid a federal probe linking an Adidas official to payments. He insists De Sousa had no Adidas ties and says the allegations are unfounded, noting his long history coaching foreign players.
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Adeniji Ahead of Schedule After Offseason Shoulder Surgeries
Kansas defensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji is recovering from two shoulder surgeries with coach David Beaty calling his progress ahead of schedule. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound left tackle cannot practice fully yet and will join preseason activities later this summer. Adeniji played through torn labrum and mirror trauma during his sophomore season, then delayed surgeries until the football break.
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