MSU Changes Name

JW · Mar 11, 2021

MainelyIllini said:
After this, if you still believe the notion that D1 P5 basketball players are amateurs and should be playing for a free education and free room and board, then I have some beach houses to sell you in Kansas. Or Modesto.

This is such a horrible precedent but I guess it was only a matter of time.

Its a poor move by MSU. It simply pulls back the curtain (even further) on the amateur notion.

What do the MSU athletes get in return from Rocket Mortgage?

I suppose the only caveat is that it appears Rocket State is sponsoring all the MSU sports, not just the revenue creating men's basketball and football players.

illiniguy · Mar 11, 2021

The University of Michigan Roadkill presented by Dewey, Cheatum & Howe

altgeld88 · Mar 11, 2021

I can only imagine the savage mockery of Sparty this evening on UM blogs.

Mr. Roberts · Mar 11, 2021

Spartans Presented by Rocket Mortgage ... or SPERM for short?

texillwek · Mar 11, 2021

Illini_Jack · Mar 11, 2021

Point-Illinois said:
I will laugh now while I still can as this may be the way of the future.

MSU Changes Name

TL;DR

The Michigan State Spartans will now officially be called “The Michigan State Spartans Presented by Rocket Mortgage”

Or MSSPRM for short?

Really flows off the tongue.

This is the dumbest thing I can imagine

illiniu · Mar 11, 2021

Mr. Roberts said:
Spartans Presented by Rocket Mortgage ... or SPERM for short?

Yikes!

CurbeloYourEnthusiasm · Mar 11, 2021

You know schools must be hurting for cash if they are willing to sell their entire team name to the highest bidder.

Given MSU’s recent scandals I’m surprised a public company like Rocket would associate with them.

I definitely see other teams doing this. NCAA should simply let the sponsors pay the players directly if that is the route we’re going. NCAA would quickly turn into Euro Club ball tho.

Cairo · Mar 11, 2021

I'm surprised rocket Mortgage wants to put their name on a university that had staff doing bad things to gymnasts.
If this becomes a thing, I hope the players unionize and get their money.

kyillinifan · Mar 11, 2021

How about The University of Illinois State Farmers.

WeWillWhen · Mar 11, 2021

This is horrendous.

foby · Mar 11, 2021

Does Rocket Mortgage beat your face in if you don't pay on time? If so, it's a great match.

LostinNebraska · Mar 11, 2021

Point-Illinois said:
I will laugh now while I still can as this may be the way of the future.

MSU Changes Name

TL;DR

The Michigan State Spartans will now officially be called “The Michigan State Spartans Presented by Rocket Mortgage”

Or MSSPRM for short?

Really flows off the tongue.

This is so very, very dumb. And crass. But mostly dumb.

Tophe · Mar 11, 2021

Calillini · Mar 12, 2021

MainelyIllini said:
After this, if you still believe the notion that D1 P5 basketball players are amateurs and should be playing for a free education and free room and board, then I have some beach houses to sell you in Kansas. Or Modesto.

This is such a horrible precedent but I guess it was only a matter of time.

Hey, stay out of my Modesto beach house market, competition only drives up the prices.

CentralILifer · Mar 12, 2021

I had ignored this thread. I thought it was satire.

This is horrendus.

Oranges · Mar 12, 2021

That headline really reads like satire. I think I’d prefer a patch on the jersey like the NBA does over this, not that I love that either

pruman91 · Mar 12, 2021

Wonder if Azzo gets fined by the B1G for crying about the refs will inspire Rocket Mgte to pay his fines ????

Larry baby, why does Bo not like me ?????

Rocket mtge ????? tell Bo I'll get him a zero % home loan......

Hey Bo, I'll even get you no closing fees !!!!!!!

hey Prickan Nation....Free re-fi's for all...............................................

GilThorpe · Mar 12, 2021

do I laugh or cry at this ?

Im fine with sponsors names on stadiums. but on the entire athletic dept or an entire program within the dept ? ridiculous

BBIQ · Mar 12, 2021

Point-Illinois said:
I will laugh now while I still can as this may be the way of the future.

MSU Changes Name

TL;DR

The Michigan State Spartans will now officially be called “The Michigan State Spartans Presented by Rocket Mortgage”

Or MSSPRM for short?

Really flows off the tongue.

7:58 AM (11 minutes ago)

Ugh This will be a trend I'm sure. Kind of gross. How can the NCAA allow this and still pretend this is "amateur" sports and not pay these kids.

WhiteRhino · Mar 12, 2021

They need all the money they can get to pay off those Larry Nassar lawsuits

sbillini · Mar 12, 2021

WhiteRhino said:
They need all the money they can get to pay off those Larry Nassar lawsuits

i really feel like this has a part to play. And Gilbert, being the ultimate MSU homer, doesn't really care if his company's name gets associated with it.

but just such a bad look on so many levels. Esp considering it sounds like it's just basketball program. huh? so the signs/logo messaging, etc. on the basketball program will be different than all the other sports? wtf? This is a marketing managers nightmare.

I'm really curious what the backlash will be, if any. I'm sure there will be plenty of MSU fans not happy about this. If it's bad enough, I doubt this will become a mainstream thing. This reeks of the AD/Izzo probably desperate to not have to take a pay cut to fund these lawsuits. the cesspool that is MSU sports continues strong.

Ransom Stoddard · Mar 12, 2021

Rocket Mortgages ads with the mascots and Gus Johnson have always struck me as cheesy and a bit tone deaf. I guess adding Izzo to that mix makes sense.

RedRocksIllini · Mar 12, 2021

So can an individual player go out and get a sponsor and keep the proceeds? From now on, please refer to me as: Bryant "Big Country" Reeves presented by FarmersOnly.com.

pruman91 · Mar 12, 2021

Ransom Stoddard said:
Rocket Mortgages ads with the mascots and Gus Johnson have always struck me as cheesy and a bit tone deaf. I guess adding Izzo to that mix makes sense.

I'm confused....Am I still a Prickan or now a rocket .......????????

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