University of Florida cuts sportswear ties with Russell Athletic

[MahxFahn]

The University of Florida, whose blue-and-orange alligator is one of the most potent brands in college sports, has quietly cut its ties to sportswear maker Russell Athletic.

The decision marks an abrupt reversal. It also puts the Gators among an estimated 50-plus colleges and universities that have recently revoked Russell's license to stitch their logos on its T-shirts.

Gator athletics spokesman Steve McClain confirmed the decision to dump Russell. But university officials, including UF president Bernard Machen, would not discuss why the university changed direction.

Workers' rights groups contend that in the fall Russell retaliated against workers in Honduras who joined a union by closing their factory. It was the company's only factory anywhere with a union. Russell denies it.

GO GATORS!!!
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[MahxFahn]

Props to u of m for being the first ones to pull out.

 

[Floridagators13]

yeahh good job for them..