Oklahoma State University Athletics
OSU Authentic Announces Grand Re-Opening
September 04, 2008 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER, Okla.
Located inside Boone Pickens Stadium, the store will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 4th at 2:30 p.m. Starting at 1 p.m., Cowgirl basketball coach Kurt Budke will be on location signing autographs and will be followed by Cowboy basketball coach Travis Ford at 3:00 p.m.
In addition, free food from Chick-Fil-A and Coca-Cola drinks will available as well as the opportunity to register for several prizes, including an autographed football helmet, an autographed football, a basketball signed by the Cowboy basketball team, a Nike football jersey and a gift certificate to OSU Authentic.
“I am thrilled to have an opportunity to work with Esports,” said Kyle Wray, Director of University Marketing. “Their experience and expertise in placing team merchandise in the hands of enthusiastic fans across the country gives me confidence they will do the same at OSU.”
“Oklahoma State fans are passionate about our athletic teams. I know they will appreciate the dedicated way Esports approaches the fan-retail market.”
OSU Authentic will now be open year round on Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with extended hours on game days. Customers can now expect to see the largest selection of officially licensed Cowboys merchandise at OSU Authentic, including new Nike football sideline apparel, t-shirts, jerseys, caps, home furnishings and much more. The store will offer an expanded assortment of products including women's and children's merchandise.
In addition to operating OSU Authentic, eSports Partners also operates the Official Online Store of OSU Athletics, located at www.osuauthentic.com, and the merchandise operations at all other athletic events including football games, men's and women's home basketball games, baseball and soccer games. The new shopping areas at Boone Pickens Stadium will allow for improved product selection, faster processing and the ability to take credit cards in addition to cash.
“We are excited to be able to offer a year round store to Cowboys fans. OSU Authentic will give fans more options when it comes to looking for great selection and quality Cowboys merchandise this football and basketball season” said Michael McKay, CEO of eSports Partners. “Our unique merchandise solutions will enable the OSU Athletic Department to achieve a leadership position in the collegiate sports market.”
