May 21, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ----- UAB unveiled its new Nike uniforms for the upcoming football season on Wednesday.

All Blazer athletic teams will be wearing Nike apparel and shoes beginning with the upcoming 2008-09 season. This will be the first time that every UAB sport will be under the same shoe and apparel contract.

Previously, only the men¹s and women's soccer teams, as well as the men's basketball squad, were the only Blazer sports to sport Nike apparel and shoes.

"This is a great symbol of our growth," said Athletics Director Brian Mackin, "to have Nike demonstrate their interest in making UAB one of their all-sports schools."

The contract with Nike is a five-year deal which runs from June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2013. The agreement has a value of $500,000 and includes a set number of shoes, uniforms and apparel that will be provided to the Blazer teams. In addition, lower purchase prices will be available on other merchandise items.