Showing posts with label Tom Osborne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tom Osborne. Show all posts

Thursday, August 27

Nebraska Athletic Director Says "No Thanks" to Budweiser




So, Bud Light is promoting a cheesy, ridiculous and awesome Tailgating Kit, including cans that bear your favorite team's colors.

Well, Tom Osborne of Nebraska said "thanks, but no thanks." How? You ask. Well, he's old, he wrote a letter. Long story short, he encouraged local distributors not to carry the the Red and White cans. Here's an excerpt from the Omaha World Herald:

Osborne said the NCAA Board of Directors has taken a negative stance on the promotion and that he, as athletic director, agrees with that position. Known for his opposition to alcohol-related ads in college sports, Osborne noted that his letter had prompted several local distributors not to participate in the promotion, turning away a “majority” of the red and white cans.

You can find the entire article HERE.