In Dallas, Brandon George noted Nike has "been working with the Cowboys the past few weeks to prepare a special cleat" for WR Dez Bryant, who endorses the Jordan Brand. Nike "re-worked Bryant's game cleats so that his right shoe is now wider than the left one." Nike made the right shoe wider for Bryant because they "strengthened a plate that is already built into the outside of the shoe to better protect" Bryant's surgically repaired right foot when he returns to the field (DALLASNEWS.com, 10/21).
HEAR ME ROR: GOLF DIGEST STIX' Stephen Hennessey cites social media platform Hookit data as showing that Rory McIloy "led the PGA Tour -- by a wide margin -- in social interactions" during the '14-15 season. McIlroy "had 5.9 million likes, comments, retweets or shares across his social-media channels." Rickie Fowler was "second with 2.5 million." Tiger Woods is "still king" when it comes to followers, "counting nearly 8.3 million" to his name. McIlroy is "second at 4.3 million." Danny Lee "picked up the highest percentage of new followers" with 485% growth (GOLF DIGEST STIX, 10/21 issue).
JERSEY SCORE: The NFLPA has organized its first-ever “Jersey Friday” for Nov. 6 in which fans are encouraged to wear an NFL player jersey to work, school or play in exchange for a recommended $6 donation to Got Your 6, an NFLPA charitable partner that benefits military veteran re-integration into civilian life. “This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate our nation’s favorite sport and players, while also bringing attention to our nation’s veterans,” said Rob Gordon, President of Got Your 6 parent organization Be The Change (Eric Fisher, Staff Writer).
