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Georgia Tech fans react to ending contract with Russell Athletic

Georgia Tech and Russell Athletic, which has been an official supplier of gear to the athletic department since 1992, will not continue their partnership past the end of their current contract, which ends next June. (AJC photo by Hyosub Shin)
Georgia Tech and Russell Athletic, which has been an official supplier of gear to the athletic department since 1992, will not continue their partnership past the end of their current contract, which ends next June. (AJC photo by Hyosub Shin)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
June 22, 2017

Georgia Tech will not renew its apparel contract with Russell Athletic, the Institute announced on Monday.

In wake of the decision to drop Russell Athletic, Georgia Tech athletic director Todd Stansbury said he was gauging interest from Adidas, Nike and Under Armor and hopes to have a decision on the Yellow Jackets’ next apparel supplier in a few months.

Georgia Tech’s contract with Russell Athletic ends in June 2018.

Here’s what fans had to say about the Yellow Jackets moving on from Russell Athletic.

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