One hundred nine years of editorhdlfreedomv Monday May 15, 2000 www.michigandaily.com . Swoosh will stay -for now 0 While the University is looking for a supplier, Nike stays around for a year By Raphael Goodstein Daily Sports Hitor It isnt the end of an era for the University athletic depart- ment and Nike after all. Eleven days ago, the two sides broke off contract negotia- tits that would have paid the University somewhere between W and S26 million over six years. But Michigan was left without footssear and athletic apparel. With its six-year, S8 million-contract with Nike set to expire August 31. Michigan had little time to negotiate with another company. So the University signed a one-year deal with Nike. But instead of receiving money to wear Air, the University will pay S760,000 in order for Nike to outfit all of the athletic teams. The University will also receive 7 percent to 10 per- cent of Nike's royalties on any Michigan product. "We'd ordered their merchandise in December," University Counsel Marvin Krislov said. "The breakoff occurred very late. We did talk to other companies, but it seemed in order to have a guarantee for our teams to have the equipment the teams need, we had to do this soon. The athletic department is relieved that this problem is solved." But the signing isn't necessarily a prelude of things to come for the University and Nike. "Michigan will continue to explore its options for longer term relationships," Interim Athletic Director Bill Martin said in a press release. "Our student-athletes and coaches deserve our full support, and we believe this agreement will ensure that they can concentrate on doing their best this coming year.: See NIKE, Page 8 Union, Commons set for changes MARJORIE MARSHALL/Daily Jamal Crawford sits on the bench in street clothes as part of an NCAA suspension that clouded his turbulent first year at Michigan. Crawford enters June NBA draft By Ahmed Hamid Dailh Still Reporter Little Caesars recently shut down operations at the Michigan Union and Pierpoint Commons. The Y&S sand- wich store has vacated the Union as well. Michael Swanigan, director of Pierpoint Commons, said their leases 9 expired and the retail space was to be reassigned by considering proposals. "We had what we call a request for proposal., where anyone or any business can submit a proposal for considera- tion" Swanigan said. He said that a committee to look over the proposals was launched in September last year. Twenty-one propos- als were submitted to fill three locations e Union and one in the Commons. "Little Caesars did submit a propos- al, while Y&S did not" said Audrey Schwimmer, director of the Michigan Union. The committee is in the final phases of deciding which of the proposals to accept. "The committee decisions were based upon survey results from the past, comments from the public and certain criteria we had set," Swanigan said. He mentioned that the one com- n t echoed throughout the majority the university community was "more variety." Businesses submitting proposals for the spaces include Mrs. Fields Cookies, Villa Pizza, and Magic Wok, a fast-food Chinese restaurant. By Raphael Goodstein Daily Sports Editor Michigan basketball standout Jamal Crawford's tumultuous career might be over after one year. The star shooting guard declared his intention to Is D , play profes- Is j:'lmis' sional basket- s s ball by entering heNAdat analyzes Crawford's the NBA draft . coie "I would Phe1 like to take the opportunity to test the waters and put my name in for the NBA draft," Crawford said in a statement released by Michigan. "After talking with several profes- sional teams, it is necessary to look at all my options and see if indeed it would be in my best interest to play in the professional ranks. Today's deci- sion does not close the door on my col- lege career, but it allows me simply to take a look at this opportunity." If Crawford is selected in the 58- pick, two-round draft, he would become permanently ineligible to play college basketball. Most scouts think Crawford will be drafted somewhere between the end of the first round and the middle of the second round. The sophomore has until a week prior to the June 28 NBA draft to withdraw his name and remain eligi- ble to play at the collegiate level. "Maturity-wise and socially, (play- ers that join the NBA before graduat- ing college) are not as developed," Toronto Raptors Director of Basketball Operations Bob Zuffelato said, In recent years, dozens of under- classmen have exited the National Collegiate Athletic Association for the NBA's money and fame. "The NBA likes players to stay (in school for multiple years)," said Rick Sund, the Detroit Pistons General Manager and Vice-President. "They're talented, but they'd be bet- ter off staying" in school, he said. Crawford can still play college basketball if he withdraws his name from the draft at least one week prior to the draft. See CRAWFORD, Page 14 A wall now stands where Little Caesars and Y&S once served food in the Mic Union. A committee is currently reviewing restaurants to take their places. "We are in the process of negotiat- ing the leases," Swanigan said. The Pierpoint Commons location may be the site of a future McDonald's. "We are hoping that McDonald's opens tip because they were offering a variety in their menus, McDeli wrapped sandwiches, smoothies et cetera," Swanigan said. University students were enthusias- tic at the prospect of new places to eat. "I will miss the Wednesday special at Little Caesars," said LSA Junior Leigh Callander, "but I am excited to see if something better comes." The target opening date for the restaurants isAugust 15. "Overall we believe that the selections that were chosen best serve the interest of University students," Swanigan said. I I Safety in numbers 'Battlefield' blows e Federal Bureau of Investigation reports a The Michigan Daily Arts section crease of many serious crimes in college towns. gives out its first 'F' in history. NEWS, Page 3 ARTS, Page 11 Fly Ball Michigan softball -wins the Big Ten Championship in Iowa. SPORTS, Page 14 ftw - MN 2 0111ii 11ilijilijIll