Today marks the end of a long partnership between Nike and Penn State. On Monday, Penn State’s athletic social media featured some pictures of Penn State athletes and the swoosh thanking Nike for 33 years. Since the University is expressing its appreciation, it seemed a good time to echo that sentiment and do so with more detail. The partnership ran much deeper than just a business relationship and stretches back much farther than 33 years. The partnership between Nike and

NOTE: This is the latest in a continuing series of offseason essays highlighting Penn State football's history of unique student-athletes. It is in response to Coach Matt Campbell and his staff reconnecting with the Penn State football alumni. These essays are designed to highlight history beyond the current generation and to remember players and stories that delve deeper into a proud legacy of excellence; Here are links to the previous essays: Offensive and Defensive Linemen