Kevin Plank
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Nov 5, 2026
Michael HintonGUEST
So the question is, how does the underdog go through that journey, but then stay where they are? One of our other case studies was Under Armour.
Michael HintonGUEST
A guy called Kevin Plank smashed Nike, smashed Reebok, got to the pinnacle of it.
Michael HintonGUEST
but isn't there anymore.
Michael HintonGUEST
So what does it take to take that journey and keep that journey? We all know that book, Good to Great, and it's something we reference very often.
Pat FitzgeraldSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
We were both part of the Under Armour family back at our previous institutions.
Pat FitzgeraldSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Kevin Plank would have different events that we were able to be a part of together, and that's where Stacey and I got to know he and his wife pretty well.
Pat FitzgeraldSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
through those different social experiences that we were able to be a part of.
Pat FitzgeraldSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
And then you just watch the way he ran his program at Utah, and you just have the utmost respect.
Conrad Van OrderHOST
And another name that's kind of popped up in some of these conversations, according to some sources, is Brian Kelly.
Conrad Van OrderHOST
And a lot of that goes to, you just mentioned Under Armour, and he has a great relationship with Kevin Plank, who is the CEO of Under Armour.
Conrad Van OrderHOST
And so there's maybe a thought that that could be a opportunity for him to get back into a, I mean, and look, Brian Kelly's a great coach.
Conrad Van OrderHOST
I just wonder from a financial commitment, like, are you, I mean, that to me, if you're going after a guy like Brian Kelly, that tells me if you're Maryland, you're ready to put up some big money to try to turn this thing around quickly.
Michael HintonGUEST
So the question is, how does the underdog go through that journey, but then stay where they are? One of our other case studies was Under Armour.
Michael HintonGUEST
A guy called Kevin Plank smashed Nike, smashed Reebok, got to the pinnacle of it.
Michael HintonGUEST
but isn't there anymore.
Michael HintonGUEST
So what does it take to take that journey and keep that journey? We all know that book, Good to Great, and it's something we reference very often.
Tim FletcherHOST
Brian Kelly is a name that is being mentioned.
Tim FletcherHOST
He and Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank worked together when Under Armour was Notre Dame's apparel partner.
Tim FletcherHOST
And so he is very familiar with Maryland's main financial backer, And Kelly even said, from a conference standpoint, the Big Ten obviously has proven itself to have that kind of appeal, right? He goes with Maryland.
Tim FletcherHOST
It's a fertile recruiting area.
Bobby BurtonHOST
They have a lot of resources.
Bobby BurtonHOST
His name's Kevin Plank.
Bobby BurtonHOST
He's not their only donor, but a major donor.
Bobby BurtonHOST
They actually have some others.
Thomas NeubergerHOST
The Under Armour didn't like losing to Jeremy Ardenoy, who wore all Nike stuff a few years back.
Thomas NeubergerHOST
So apparently Kevin Plank saw it, who's the owner of Under Armour, and was like...
Thomas NeubergerHOST
Allegedly.
Thomas NeubergerHOST
Allegedly saw it and was like, we're not doing this in Baltimore.
Brady QuinnHOST
Who that's going to be, it'll be interesting.
Brady QuinnHOST
Will it be someone with ties to the DMV, LeVar? Do you think that's necessary or meaningful, or do you care about that? Is it just trying to bring in a ball coach? Is it someone who's going to have to talk to – What Kevin Plank and the folks in Under Armour and some of the other folks at the university say, look, we need a meaningful investment into this program and into NIL.
Brady QuinnHOST
Otherwise, it's going to be hard for us to ever compete in the Big Ten.
LaVar ArringtonHOST
Yeah, first of all, Matt, respect and admiration for Loxley.
Curtis HouckGUEST
Every time I'm asked about Stephanie Ruhl when doing media, you gotta look up Stephanie Ruhl and Under Armour.
Curtis HouckGUEST
Stephanie Ruhl and Kevin Plank.
Curtis HouckGUEST
For some reason, she had a particular cozy relationship with the CEO, Kevin Plank.
Curtis HouckGUEST
Like, she gave...
Curtis HouckGUEST
He gave her her own burner phone for some reason and flew on his plane.
John BuhlerHOST
You can go over to Newport News.
John BuhlerHOST
You know, you have the Kevin Plank money, I guess, with Under Armour as the flagship there.
John BuhlerHOST
You're in the Big Ten.
John BuhlerHOST
But maybe, you know, it was kind of regrettable leaving the ACC.
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