A couple years ago STX needed the Nike deal to save themselves from bankruptcy. They were worth so little Nike didn't even bother to buy them and agreed to use STX as a manufacturer for their equipment in lacrosse. It says all that STX makes equipment to be stamped with a swoosh to go on the retail shelf next to their equipment to survive. I don't know about conspiracy theories because this does involve independent labs that tested out Cascade and Warrior helmets, but I agree the timing of the NOCSAE announcement on the same calendar week as the STX Schutt helmet launch leaves a foul smell. It will also be interesting to see if Warrior sues Schutt for stepping into their lacrosse exclusive with D3O. Does not sound like a mess Nike would want to be anywhere near.