Texans Selling Ad Space on Practice Jerseys

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NASCAR here we come.......

[nero THE zero]

This seems like something really inane for everyone to get so worked up over

[superbowlbound]

This doesn't really bother me too much, as long as they're careful who they sell the space to. It's a practice jersey, for pete's sake.

As for the soccer jerseys, I just wish they'd make better choices as to who they let buy those spots. The dynamo have pretty cool looking kits, if you ask me, minus that stupid amigo energy logo. Thankfully I bought my orange jersey in the first season, so there's no title sponsor. My white one has the logo, unfortunately.

I had the opportunity to visit argentina about 10 years ago, back when boca's title sponsor was Quilmes, which is a fantastic argentine beer. That jersey is awesome. I wear it all the time. I wasn't really into argentine soccer at the time, but when I came back I started watching. Their biggest rival is river plate, and ironically I'm way more of a river plate fan. I didn't know the difference, and the shopkeeper was obviously a river plate fan who just wanted to get rid of his boca jerseys, so I was able to get a much better price on it. still want a river jersey, though that's neither here nor there. Next time you're at ginger man, give Quilmes a go. It's kinda similar to bud light, but with WAY more flavor. It's good.

[HPF Bob]

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The NFL now allows individual teams to sell advertising space on their practice jerseys, and the Houston Texans have made it known that they'd like to take advantage of the new policy. For the right amount, a company could rent the space on Andre Johnson's(notes) chest while he practices.

One company has stepped up to the plate and made an offer. That company is Zero Tolerance Entertainment (that link goes to their Wikipedia entry, but there's still naughty language there), which makes and distributes hardcore pornography.

From what I've seen of their work, the name "Zero Tolerance" is a real misnomer, as most of the actresses in their films will actually tolerate quite a bit.

Why would a porno company need to advertise anyway? Doesn't porn sort of sell itself? It's not like a Swiffer WetJet, where you first have to convince someone that they need one. If someone needs some porn, they're already well aware of it.

And when picking out an adult movie, is the manufacturer of said video ever really a factor? I don't think anyone ever says, "Oh, this one's by Zero Tolerance, so you know it's good." Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think the production company ever enters into the rental or purchasing decision.

I don't expect that the Texans will take them up on their offer. There may be some unscrupulous, money-grubbing owners in the league, but I don't think anyone's going to take porno money. In terms of the negative attention it would attract, putting a pornography company on your jersey is only a step or two up from advertising for Bad News Kennelz.

Gracias, Pro Football Talk.

Wonder if the company name will con old man McNair?