Adidas stiffs kid at combine that ran a 4.2

[daneblazer]

Washington WR John Ross did not win an island for running the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history because he was wearing Nike shoes during his run.

Adidas offered an island -- or $1 million cash -- to any prospect who broke Chris Johnson's previous record of 4.24 seconds, set in 2008. While the NFL confirmed Ross' official time of 4.22 seconds, Adidas said it wouldn't be gifting Ross a tropical paradise because he was wearing a competitor's kicks during the run. Ross handled the snub in stride. "I really can't swim that well," Ross said. "And I don't have a boat, so, you know, I had to run in Nikes." All is well that ends well: Nike signed Ross to a contract shortly after his record sprint.

[reigle9]

Saw this about the island, but didn't know it was equivalent to a million. Is said island about 2500sq ft with a palm tree?

He made just slightly more than a million with that time.

[RGG]

Adidas shafted him

[dlowilly]

Adidas didn't stiff him

It was in writing he had to be wearing Adidas shoes to be eligible

[triplecrown333]

a shrewd move paid off for this kid...

[jjgold]

Funny story

Does it really mean anything?

[jtoler]

Nike is times ten Adidas in the shoe department anyway. Not sure how Adidas has stayed in business this long.

[newguy]

Nike is times ten Adidas in the shoe department anyway. Not sure how Adidas has stayed in business this long.

By stunts like this. Free advertising for them.

[maggiethebestdog]

I can't drive 40 yds in 4.22 seconds.

[klemopixx]

But why an island? Why not offer a contract or something? Stupid promo

[dlowilly]

But why an island? Why not offer a contract or something? Stupid promo

This might be a stretch, but maybe it has something to do with that saying for talented, fast cornerbacks who have receivers on an island?

[klemopixx]

If I won the island I'd go put my ex on there and leave! Even then I could probably still hear her bitch!

[klemopixx]

This might be a stretch, but maybe it has something to do with that saying for talented, fast cornerbacks who have receivers on an island?

What if he was a running back?

[dlowilly]

What if he was a running back?

Yeah I know, that's why I said it was a stretch. No RB is running a 4.2 though

[biggie12]

If I won the island I'd go put my ex on there and leave! Even then I could probably still hear her bitch!

amen brother

[5mike5]

Adidas didn't stiff him

It was in writing he had to be wearing Adidas shoes to be eligible

this *^^^^^

[5mike5]

But why an island? Why not offer a contract or something? Stupid promo

lretty sure they could take $1 million bucks instead? Thought I read that

[Iwinyourmoney]

SBR please downgrade adidas to a D-

[mpaschal34]

SBR please downgrade adidas to a D-

saw this a few days ago (before it happened)...and it was clearly stated that the record HAD to be in Adidas gear.

[Hu$tle]

i think kid liked nike better than addidas

maybe paid more in long run anyways

[gauchojake]

Nike sucks. Kid fukked up.

[dawg_chaser]

SBR please downgrade adidas to a D-

[Ralphie Halves]

saw this a few days ago (before it happened)...and it was clearly stated that the record HAD to be in Adidas gear.

He wouldn't have broken the record wearing Samba Classics. Smart move by the kid.

[gauchojake]

He wouldn't have broken the record wearing Samba Classics. Smart move by the kid.

Ralphie do you challenge people to a race when you get new "faster" shoes?

[El Nino]

Nikes probably why he came up limping after. Adidas last few promotions stated that you had to run the 40 in Adidas. Last year, you had to wear some cheetah looking cleats.

[Ralphie Halves]

Ralphie do you challenge people to a race when you get new "faster" shoes?

I challenge people to a race war. Then those people ignore me, as usual.

[jjgold]

most of that stuff has nothing to do with real football situations

Combines have become overrated

[TheMoneyShot]

The original Isiah Thomas wears Adidas.

Is he the only one left?

[19th Hole]

I could have beat that in Keds.

[daneblazer]

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/838084262217777153

[grease lightnin]

Kanye wears Adidas

[Otters27]

Guy might not broke record in Adidas shoes

[SBRMAN23]

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/s...84262217777153

I got a good healthy ten min laugh out that thx