NCAA Sam Keller vs. EA Update (Patent Arcade)

[aimiami]

ok hes the only guy to complain about this
so the choices are to make this 1 guy happy or just IGNORE THIS THING. i dont see anybody else complaining about this "problem"

[moylan1234]

there have been others Ed Obannon's got something going too

[wrigleyville33]

I don't understand, I'm sure pretty much everyone who plays real ncaa football loves to see themselves portrayed in the game.

[elgreazy1]

Yes, but not every player who plays likes to have money made off of him without any benefit to the player. That's what Keller is arguing for. It's basically identity theft and the theif is making millions.

[chicubsfan20]

Quote: Originally Posted by elgreazy1

Yes, but not every player who plays likes to have money made off of him without any benefit to the player. That's what Keller is arguing for. It's basically identity theft and the theif is making millions.

Not to ruin what he's trying to do, but what if he had made the NFL? And was able to have a professional career there? Do you think he'd still be going after the NCAA then?

Maybe this is a money figure. But I don't truly know.

Not trying to say anything about him, just throwing this point-of-view out there.

[BroMontana82]

keller is a selfish pr!%k

[videlsports]

I belive if sam keller would have made the NFL this would not be an issue. During his time in college, he probably bragged about being in a video game, and also purchased the game with him on it. It was a bagde of honor. The players that complain about this while they are in college or shortly after graduating that complain might have a good case. Not because I did not make it in the NBA/NFL. These guys probably slacked off in class, though that their athletic ability would take them everywhere in life and found out the hard way, that it takes hard work in all aspects of life to be successful. An education at any of these schools for free or partial scholarship would be a blessing to anyone now. Just leave classic rosters out and this will die down quick.

[da ThRONe]

Ofcourse if he was making NFL dollars this wouldnt be an issue ,but he didnt so that arguement is irrelevant.

At first I was on the young men side's with this situation. But being on OS a reading some very well thought out stances. A free ride to a major university is a ton of money on its own. These parents need to start teaching their kids to take advantage by getting those diploma's.

From what I understand just like pro-players sign there likeness away when they sign a NFL contract. A college kid signs those likenesses away for free when they sign those LOI's.