The Post’s Ethan Felderstein takes an in depth look at Ohio’s contract with Russell Athletic. In 2012, after five years with Russell, current Athletics Director Jim Schaus renewed the deal, signing “the largest, most significant apparel contract” in the school’s history. “There is no peer in our conference,” he said in a 2012 press conference, “in terms of a merchandise apparel contract. Not even close.” Since the contract renewal, Russell has provided $397,500 in athletic gear per year, totaling nearly $2 million worth of athletic apparel over the five-year deal, according to a contract obtained through the university’s office of legal affairs. The deal signed by Schaus also includes quite a few incentives. -Ethan Felderstein, The Post, Read More
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