Under Armour is known for its PROTECT THIS HOUSE marketing campaign, and is the official supplier of performance apparel to National Lacrosse League, Major League Lacrosse, the National Hockey League, USA Baseball and the US Ski
Team.
Under Armour is available worldwide through its web site and at more than 8,000 retail locations worldwide including Dick's Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, Hibbett Sports, Modell's, Academy and The Sports Chalet.
"Under Armour was created to provide athletes with a competitive advantage," said Plank, whose company announced its upcoming debut of cleated footwear in a recent commercial campaign.
"They see this partnership with Auburn as the perfect opportunity to help take its student-athletes and athletic department to that next level of performance.
Auburn is an exceptional university with a top-notch athletic program and they're especially pleased that its teams will be wearing Under Armour footwear."
Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama, was founded in 1856 and is a member of the Southeastern Conference.
In 2004-05, the Auburn Athletics had 16 of 21 teams participate in post-season competition, including one national champion (men's swimming and diving) and four SEC Champions.
Last year, five programs finished in the Top five nationally, eight in the Top 10 and 13 in the Top 25.
The football program finished second nationally with a perfect 13-0 season in 2004 and followed with a 9-2 mark this year.
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