Uni Watch Profiles: Tyler Kepner
Uni Watch —
... of photos of his jersey collection (a mix of football, baseball, and a bit of hockey). Lots of good stuff, including some close-ups of interesting tags and patches. … The new Ernie Davis statue at Syracuse depicts Davis wearing a swoosh-emblazoned jersey, even though Nike didn’t even exist when Davis played (with thanks to Jeff Landset). … Odd observation from Jared Simon, who writes: “I’ve noticed in the last two Packers games that Mike McCarthy has had a red pen tucked into the back of his hat during the first half and then it ...
Why Is Ernie Davis Wearing A Nike Swoosh?
FirstCuts —
... See, there's something strange about that statue though. Apparently Ernie Davis is not shown in a historically correct uniform. It's easy to tell because there's a big giant Nike swoosh across the jersey (no good photos yet), as well as more swooshitude on the cleats. This Syracuse blog has been all over the story and displays exactly the right amount of outrage, which, if you're curious, is total outrage. ...
Why Is Ernie Davis Wearing A Nike Swoosh?
The Sporting Blog —
... See, there's something strange about that statue though. Apparently Ernie Davis is not shown in a historically correct uniform. It's easy to tell because there's a big giant Nike swoosh across the jersey (no good photos yet), as well as more swooshitude on the cleats. This Syracuse blog has been all over the story and displays exactly the right amount of outrage, which, if you're curious, is total outrage. ...
'Cuse AD: Swooshes on Ernie Davis statue a mistake
Campus Watch Editor —
... A reader of the popular SU sports blog, Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician, first pointed out the mistake. ...
Nefarious Nike Placement, or Just a Mistake?
The Big Lead —
Syracuse legend Ernie Davis died in 1963. Nike gave birth to its iconic swoosh in 1971. The school unveiled a statue of the Elmira Express recently. Mysteriously, with a swoosh or two.
The school claims it was a simple mistake, and the sculptor is on the case. Be interesting to see how this one plays out.
‘Cuse AD: Swooshes on Ernie Davis statue a mistake (Sporting News)
Ernie Davis Honored The Right Way, As If He Had A Nike Endorsement (Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician)
Syracuse Takes Liberties With Ernie Davis Statue
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... Syracuse blog TROY NUNES IS AN ABSOLUTE MAGICIAN also points out that the helmet Davis’ statue is holding is a modern helmet, not one he would have worn. For its part, Syracuse is playing this cool. Athletic Director Daryl Gross tells the SPORTING NEWS in an email it’s an “easy fix. The sculptor is on it and will make it perfect“. ...
Ernie Davis Statue At Syracuse Has Nike Swoosh
FanIQ Blog —
... the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes is a Absolute Magician was the first to notice the rather odd addition to the statue. And actually, it isn't hard to notice at all. There's a swoosh on Davis's chest, and a few more on his shoes. Even weirder, the statue has Davis in modern day football apparel, including a modern football helmet, pads and the ubiquitous Nike football cleats. ...
Syracuse Is Failing At Football...Statues [College Football]
Deadspin —
... questions about the error. Syracuse athletic director Daryl Gross said. The sculptor simply made a mistake. "Easy fix," Gross said in an e-mail today. "The sculptor is on it and will make it perfect." Good thing, because he also messed up the helmet. It should only have one bar. Also, there's a swoosh on the jersey as well. Raising this question, what is going right with Syracuse football? I'm not asking for much just...something. Ernie Davis honored the right way, as if he had an endorsement deal [Troy Nunes is an absolute ...
The Orange Side Of 2008
Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician —
... Literally covered in Nike swooshes, which did not exist when Ernie Davis played, the statue turned what was supposed to be a great honor to Syracuse Universities finest ambassador into a national punchline. ...
