EA Sports Will Not Publish College Football Game Next Year, Future Plans in Doubt

[da ThRONe]

Quote: Originally Posted by GoDevils95

Who's gonna buy an autographed picture of Johnny Football in street clothes? Who's gonna buy an autographed generic football helmet signed by Johnny Football? Who's gonna buy an autographed generic football jersey by Johnny Football? NOBODY. The player wouldn't be able to use his university / logo image / and or anything related to it --- IF --- this was to be permitted. And that's a big if. So therefore, the player wouldn't make anything. Why do you think Johnny Football is signing Texas A&M mini helmets instead of a generic one? He needs the school to make money. Because the paying customer is a fan of the school / program -- than of the individual. Because the individual changes every few years (if not year). Problem not solved.

This is a dumb argument. If Manziel can't generate revenue for himself than problem solved. The problem is he doesn't have the right to even try based on the rules.

The players should have a union to be able to negotiation things like universal healthcare or full scholarship to likeness rights with EA or 2K. Completely separate from the NCAA.

[GoDevils95]

Quote: Originally Posted by RedSoxFox7

You should be blaming the NCAA, not the athletes. The NCAA is at fault for violating their IP rights.

The NCAA is an organization comprised of it's members. It's only function is to govern school's athletics programs. The school's elect / appoint members of the NCAA to lead and govern them. Ohio State, Penn State, Florida, Notre Dame, USC, Iowa, Arizona State, Texas A&M, Michigan, Georgia Tech, Harvard, Northwestern, Stanford, Duke, etc... are all the NCAA. When the athlete accepts an athletic scholarship to a given university, they must abide by NCAA laws that govern that scholarship or lose it and their eligibility to participate. Hating on the NCAA is no different than hating on your favorite school. They are the same thing. If you hate the NCAA and you're OSU Buckeye fan....you basically hate OSU too. These ex-players sued EA b/c they could. They couldn't sue the NCAA. Sam Keller couldn't sue ASU or Nebraska. EA was there and unprotected. In all, EA still made out okay on the whole deal -- even though they paid out a large sum. That gig is over now. The players went after the one thing they could and did. All the while, their school allowed them to be "exploited"....which they signed up for when they accepted the scholarship. Once again....all this lawsuit did was say "If the athlete can't get legally paid....nobody else is". How did this help the athlete? That's like saying....if I can't get paid for cutting that strip of lawn over there....I am making sure no landscaper will get paid either. How did this help anything? It didn't. Bitter, lame, washed up ex-athletes. God forbid they go to class and try to better themselves and build something....instead of tearing down something they NEVER were entitled to anyway.

[GoDevils95]

Quote: Originally Posted by da ThRONe

This is a dumb argument. If Manziel can't generate revenue for himself than problem solved. The problem is he doesn't have the right to even try based on the rules. The players should have a union to be able to negotiation things like universal healthcare or full scholarship to likeness rights with EA or 2K. Completely separate from the NCAA.

What world do you live in? Union for college athletes? LOL. Are you for real? This isn't a pro league. This is a university. You do realize "UNIONS" are for working people. Do you think "UNIONS" just function out of thin air? You pay dues for a union to pay for all the things they do. Are the college players gonna pay into this union? NFL players pay a hefty sum to their union. As would you if you worked for UPS or a if you were a teacher.

Playing college football is not a job. Why? Because a "job" is defined as providing a service or duty for a fee. Get that last part......a fee. If the NCAA has to pay it's players....they'll drop the programs all together. Do you know why? Read up son.

[loccdogg26]

They also let current players join the lawsuit. I know some were from Arizona. Right before the season started several coaches were at ESPN and Rich Rod was asked about it on Sportscenter.

[The_Rick_14]

Quote: Originally Posted by GoDevils95

What world do you live in? Union for college athletes? LOL. Are you for real? This isn't a pro league. This is a university. You do realize "UNIONS" are for working people. Do you think "UNIONS" just function out of thin air? You pay dues for a union to pay for all the things they do. Are the college players gonna pay into this union? NFL players pay a hefty sum to their union. As would you if you worked for UPS or a if you were a teacher. Playing college football is not a job. Why? Because a "job" is defined as providing a service or duty for a fee. Get that last part......a fee. If the NCAA has to pay it's players....they'll drop the programs all together. Do you know why? Read up son.

You could easily argue that the service they provide is being a member of the team (which includes meetings, practices, games, etc) and the fee or payment they receive through scholarships includes tuition, books, food, housing, clothing, access to fitness facilities, tutoring, etc.

Like a job there is an exchange of value for services rendered.

[GeauxTigers]

How about a parting gift from EA Sports ... patch in the four team playoff (I don't even care how they set up the selection process for the game). I'll pay for that before I spend another $1 on a set of new gloves for a team I may play once in my dynasty.

[GeauxTigers]

Quote: Originally Posted by GeauxTigers

How about a parting gift from EA Sports ... patch in the four team playoff (I don't even care how they set up the selection process for the game). I'll pay for that before I spend another $1 on a set of new gloves for a team I may play once in my dynasty.

Also has anyone heard if any of the individuals who've historically done the named rosters after release will continue to do so next year using the same '14 game (no reason this couldn't be done right? schedules wouldn't be accurate; but who cares once you've played the first year in a dynasty).

[Forestman]

Future plans are in doubt. Does this mean NCAA Football is forever gone? Or does it mean NCAA Football may return and we'll see NCAA Football 16?

Where is the information?