Provost at UW tapped for Nike's board Nov 22, 2009
Nike founder Phil Knight said in a release that Wise's "outstanding academic career, experience as a respected university leader and administrator of a multi-billion-dollar budget for the University of Washington, is a rare combination that makes her an ideal addition to our board.". Wise said she also serves on other boards including the Bullitt Foundation and the Allen Institute for Brain Science, neither of which have any compensation. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Celebs top 100 book sale Nov 8, 2009
Barack Obama; Nike s Phil Knight; Hollywood stars Sean Connery, Steve Martin and Robert Wagner; TV news readers Katie Couric and Brian Williams; Palm Beach musician Jimmy Buffett; and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, among others. In all, a total 60 A-listers contributed. (The Palm Beach Post)
UO v USC - PHOTOS Nov 1, 2009
Phil Knight was serenaded by the student section before the game with a chant of "Uncle Phil." The signs were out early - and if LaGarrette gets his wish he just may be free by next Saturday. Dennis Dixon was in attendence and was looking good. (WeAreSC.com)
The Pres' Palouse Park Bench - An Open Letter Oct 3, 2009
The Los Angeles Coliseum isn't half as intimidating as this shrine to Phil Knight. The decibel level has been measured as high as 121. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
In two minds: How cos can combine commercial and creative talents Sep 25, 2009
Former track coach Bill Bowerman developed Nikes innovative running shoes, while partner Phil Knight handled management , finance and sales. Steve Jobs famously acts as Apples creative director, overseeing nearly every aspect of innovationssuch as the iPhone, while COO Tim Cook handles the dayto-day running of the business. (India Times)
The Pres' Palouse Park Bench - Some Good Wazzu News Sep 19, 2009
The Beehive State University 37, The Phil Knight Lovers 24. No. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Wiseguy: Week 3 Sep 18, 2009
Give Phil Knight a phone call, maybe he can help. Uh, maybe not, bad idea. (BeaverFootball.com)
CORKY: A big ‘splash’ to open the college football season Sep 2, 2009
The Ducks have added gray helmets and pants to their vast wardrobe this year, to go with wings on their shoulder pads, stripes and zig-zags and other brilliant ideas from Nike, whose co-founder, Phil Knight, is a UO grad and No. 1 Duck fan. Of his first game in charge of the multi-colored gaggle of Ducks from Eugene, Kelly said: We hope it s an unbelievable atmosphere. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
* Wiggling their toes at the shoe giants Sep 1, 2009
Bowerman and his business partner, Phil Knight, marketed the new shoes under the Nike brand, and the rest is history. At the same time, millions of Americans began taking up running as a pastime. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
TEAM NOTES: Inside the Oregon Ducks Aug 14, 2009
" KEY GAME: at Boise State, Sept. 3 -- There is no hiding how difficult the opener will be for Oregon as it travels to the blue turf of Bronco Stadium, where Boise State is 64-2 in the past 10 years. The teams played a thriller last season in Eugene, where the Broncos prevailed 37-32 when the Ducks "basically ran out of quarterbacks," coach Chip Kelly said. This Thursday night game is a great way to kick off a long weekend of college football. QUOTE TO NOTE: "We love Phil Knight ... " -- New... (USA Today -- Sports)
CSD Live Blog from Pac-10 Media Day Jul 31, 2009
12:06 - Kelley asked about his relationship with Phil Knight. He says hes a dear friend, and he is truly the No. 1 Oregon fan. (GoCyberBears.com)
Campus, Pac-10 possibilities sell Anderson on Stanford Jul 9, 2009
But at the end of the day, it wasn t about golf, or fancy buildings, or famous alumni like Nike founder Phil Knight and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Ph ... phil knight went to oregon not stanford ... AZ - Phil Knight indeed went to Animal House U for his undergraduate degree - but he got his MBA from the best business school in the country, Stanford Business School. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CORKY: Nike keeps Ducks in style Jul 8, 2009
This is one of the benefits of having a devoted billionaire like Phil Knight on your side, a graduate and former athlete who loves the old school. Knight ran track for the Ducks and later co-founded Nike athletic apparel. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Another wake-up call for WSU supporters Jul 1, 2009
We dont have that one (free-spending) donor like Phil Knight at Oregon, Walker said. Walker said the Cougars plan to maintain a $30 million athletics budget for the second straight year. (Cougfan.com)
Galen Rupp embarks on next stage of his career Jun 28, 2009
There was never really any question, since Salazar is employed by Nike and the shoemaker's co-founder, Phil Knight, went to Oregon and is one of the Ducks' most prominent boosters. Rupp steadily improved, then took time off school to train with Salazar for a shot at the Olympics. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Steel Makes the Day Jun 24, 2009
"We have a phrase that Phil Knight coined," said Todd Van Horne, Global Creative Director for Nike Apparel of the creation of the new uniforms. "Always listen to the voice of the athlete.". (eDuck.com)
E-MAILING IT IN: Talkin' NBA draft, celebrity team owners Jun 24, 2009
Second, Matthew McConaughey should become for Texas what Phil Knight is for Oregon, Prince should buy a piece of the Timberwolves (we know he can ball) and Steve Jobs should simultaneously buy the Clippers and Nationals, just because it would be the greatest combo turnaround project in the history of mankind. Gray: Oh, man, where to begin. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Big donation comes with amazing tale Jun 17, 2009
Massive donations usually fall under one of two categories: 1) A really, really rich person like Nike chairman Phil Knight, who delivers money by the barge-full to the Oregon Ducks, or T. Boone Pickens, the oil man who is famously and unapologetically trying to buy Oklahoma State championships with $300 million in gifts. And 2) People who leave it in their wills. (Fresno Bee)
CIO Profiles: Randy Gross, CIO Of The Computing Technology Association Of America Jun 6, 2009
Business leader I'd like to have lunch with: Nike's Phil Knight. Least favorite corporate plunderer: Dennis Kozlowski. (TechWeb)
Brand butchery: Cougs flub uniform unveiling May 13, 2009
The question begs: Does Phil Knight know what WSU has cooked up for his swoosh. He might send the Cougs right back to Russell if he hears about this. (Cougfan.com)
Walker aims to revive New Mexico State Mar 26, 2009
" Still, some might think Walker is out of his mind to believe New Mexico State can rise above the likes of , Hawaii, and in the WAC. But skeptics once doubted coaches at Kansas State, California, Rutgers, Wake Forest and Buffalo, too. The Edge: vs. This week's Edge was requested by reader Jason Baguley. Each week, we'll match two teams to determine which has the edge in various categories. Got a matchup you want to see? Send in to and we'll work on it. 1. Head to head Michigan leads the series... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Phil Knights worth falls $2.2B Mar 14, 2009
Phil Knights worth falls $2 ... Phil Knights worth falls $2 ... s Phil Knight net worth dropped more than $2 billion in the past year, but he still moved up from 73rd to the 52nd on Forbes magazine's 2009 list of the richest people in the world. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
Nike's Knight moves up Forbes list despite $2 billion loss Mar 13, 2009
-- Phil Knight may have lost a billion or two in the current recession, but hey, who s counting ... Nike founder Phil Knight talks to shareholders. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
T.O., Bills a recipe for disaster Mar 9, 2009
Phil Knight doesnt have any of the Bills on speed dial. Buffalos idea of gourmet fare is the hot wings at the. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Holiday Bowl Photos - the short version Feb 8, 2009
Ra'Shon Harris and Phil Knight celebrated after the game. Harris went out with a bang with two tackles-for-loss and a sack as part of his five total tackles. (eDuck.com)
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Beneath a winter sky and before a crowd of community and civic supporters, donors, faculty and staff, University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer, UO Athletics Director Pat Kilkenny, and Nike Founder Phil Knight planted commemorative shovels in the ground to officially mark the start of construction of the new Matthew Knight Arena. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Red carpet sizzles at 'Coraline' premeire in Portland Feb 8, 2009
Phil Knight, the founder of LAIKA studios, was pleased with the turnout. We re proud of what s been done and that it s in the city of Portland. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Arizona’s ‘Big 3’ take down Ducks Feb 8, 2009
The arena is named after the late son of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, whose son died in 2004. Knight sat courtside, near former Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon and former Oregon wide receiver Ahmad Rashad. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ducks Fall in Comeback Attempt Feb 8, 2009
Kilkenny then introduced Phil Knight to the crowd and Knight drew the chat from the student section, Thank you Phil. Knight donated $100 million to the Arena project. (eDuck.com)
Getting 'Coraline' moving Feb 7, 2009
By Cristy Lytal February 8, 2009 Stop-motion animator Travis Knight, the son of Nike co-founder and billionaire Phil Knight, hasn't exactly followed in his father's sneaker prints. "I was athletic growing up and that was, of course, a big part of my household, but it wasn't something that I was necessarily passionate about," Knight says. (Los Angeles Times)
