No three stripes, you're are out - NFL prospect misses out on island

Name: Watch: John Ross runs 40 yard dash record at NFL Scouting Combine
Uploaded: 2017-03-07T08:13:27+13:00
Duration: 23 s
Description: Source: NFL Network. John Ross managed a time of 4.22 in the 40 yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, leading many to have high hopes for his draft chances.

NZ Herald

6 Mar, 2017 07:27 PM2 mins to read

Source: NFL Network. John Ross managed a time of 4.22 in the 40 yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, leading many to have high hopes for his draft chances.

An American football player has lost out on winning a private island because of his shoes.

University of Washington wide receiver John Ross was the talk of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, where college players perform drills that allow NFL clubs to evaluate their potential.

Shoemakers Adidas offered the prize of an island valued at about $US1.4m (or cash in lieu) for anyone breaking the record of 4.24 seconds, set by Chris Johnson in 2008.

But the fine print stated that the record breaker had to wear adidas shoes and sign up with the company to collect the prize, and Ross wore Nike.

Nevermind, Ross saw the funny side. He tweeted: "I can't swim and I don't own a boat".

Nike also raced in, taking advantage of the situation to mock their big rivals.

"There's only one option when you want to go 4.2" Nike declared.

There's only one option when you want to go 4.2. @WatchJRoss

The Nike Vapor 4.2 #NFLCombine https://t.co/oczSxqqWoA pic.twitter.com/S453ZNe03O
— Nike Football (@usnikefootball) March 4, 2017

Star Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was among those giving their opinions on the story.

Combine thoughts: 40 is overrated for most positions. Game speed vs 40 speed. However, John Ross is really fast. Should have worn @adidasUS
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) March 4, 2017