ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A fight over the shoes Michael Jordan's son
will wear at the University of Central Florida could cost the
school financially.
Freshman guard Marcus Jordan is refusing to wear shoes made by
adidas, the brand the university has a contract with for all its
sports. He says he will only wear his father's Nike Air Jordan
shoes because they hold special meaning to his family.
The problem is UCF is in the final year of its contract with
adidas that requires coaches and athletes to use the company's
apparel and equipment. UCF says its five-year deal with adidas ends
June 30, 2010.
There have been media reports that UCF is negotiating a new deal
that could be worth up to $3 million and last up to six years.
UCF said in a statement Thursday that adidas was aware of the
situation during contract renewal discussions. The university says
it was "led to believe that there would be a workable solution to
a unique situation."

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