This is a pathetic attempt to control US swimmer's incomes.
What the hell is behind this inane decision?
Are we trying to kill off the sport slowly?
This decision is ridiculous !
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The problem with a big TYR or Nike logo is that it is no different than a Pepsi, Gatorade, or Ford logo. I believe that if they allow a TYR logo they would (have to) allow any logo. I'm sorry but I don't want our swimmers to look like billboards.
I completely understand what you are saying.
But with the big 3 suit makers in the USA - it's a little bit more sport-specific than what you are saying with your example of Pepsi and others. I don't see the harm in allowing competitive swimming products around at Trials... that's all.
However... especially in this country, sports-related companies are using their athletes as billboards. I don't want our swimmers looking like nascars either.
;)
The problem with a big TYR or Nike logo is that it is no different than a Pepsi, Gatorade, or Ford logo. I believe that if they allow a TYR logo they would (have to) allow any logo. I'm sorry but I don't want our swimmers to look like billboards.
I completely understand what you are saying.
But with the big 3 suit makers in the USA - it's a little bit more sport-specific than what you are saying with your example of Pepsi and others. I don't see the harm in allowing competitive swimming products around at Trials... that's all.
However... especially in this country, sports-related companies are using their athletes as billboards. I don't want our swimmers looking like nascars either.
;)
