Northwest Notes Jan. 14, 2022

Concessions suspended temporarily at Idaho home events

MOSCOW — With the rise in cases of the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19, Idaho is temporarily suspending food and beverage service at all ticketed events, effective immediately.

This applies to all concessions in the ICCU Arena and Kibbie Dome.

As has been the rule, outside food and beverages is not permitted in event facilities. The university, in coordination with Idaho Public Health, will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation and communicate changes.

The University of Idaho has an on-campus mask mandate and that masks must be worn at all times by event attendees, regardless of vaccination status.

Zags' Holmgren teams with Topps on NIL deal

The Topps Company, Inc. announced an innovative new partnership with Gonzaga star freshman center, Chet Holmgren.

According to Topps, Holmgren’s deal is the biggest name, image and likeness (NIL) investment that Topps has ever made with a collegiate athlete, and offerings will include physical and digital trading cards, rights for products such as Bowman University Basketball and Bowman NEXT, autographed trading cards and curated social media content.

Topps’ partnership with Holmgren will feature a player-curated set, an artist-based set and fan-favorite Topps NOW cards that capture highlights from the 2021-22 season for collectors and basketball lovers to enjoy. The all-new products are set to release this year, including a limited-edition card that will be released, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting Can Do Canines, a non-profit organization that is important to Holmgren that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by created mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs.

“I’m pleased that Topps shares my commitment to making life better for others and thrilled that our work together will bring awareness and support to Can-Do-Canines. This is bigger than Basketball,” Holmgren said in a news release.