UPDATED JUL 23, 2012 1:41 PM ET
OK, Nike. We’re counting on you. Ashton and Trey doesn’t ring as smoothly as Dan and Dave, but times have changed, names have changed and we’re ready for you to turn these guys into American sports heroes.
Something nice and funny, please. Maybe deadpanning. The Olympics are only a few weeks away. We’re ready to fall.
If you don’t know, Ashton Eaton broke the world decathlon record last month during the US Olympic track and field trials. Trey Hardee won the world championship last year. There is a very real possibility that they will win gold and silver at the London Games. Meanwhile, track and field isn’t exactly overloaded with superstars whom general sports fan already know. Maybe a Lolo (Jones) here, an Allyson (Felix) there.
