College Players "Want Their Game Back"

[ncaajunkie]

Todd Mitchell, senior analyst with New York-based Brean Capital LLC, said losing the NCAA brand isn't likely to hurt EA Sports. He estimated NCAA Football accounts for only about 5 percent of EA Sports' revenue, or about $125 million.

http://www.si.com/football/2013/07/18/ncaa-ea-sports

If ncaa is only 5 percent of EAs revenue that is such a small percentage and is not worth making. Why go threw all the trouble for a small return and possible more law suits. Ncaa will never come back. Sad times we live in. To me if I was in a the video game I would be so excited and feel honored! I would have no problem with them using my likeness.

WDE

[Dr Death]

Quote: Originally Posted by ncaajunkie

Todd Mitchell, senior analyst with New York-based Brean Capital LLC, said losing the NCAA brand isn't likely to hurt EA Sports. He estimated NCAA Football accounts for only about 5 percent of EA Sports' revenue, or about $125 million. http://www.si.com/football/2013/07/18/ncaa-ea-sports If ncaa is only 5 percent of EAs revenue that is such a small percentage and is not worth making. Why go threw all the trouble for a small return and possible more law suits. Ncaa will never come back. Sad times we live in. To me if I was in a the video game I would be so excited and feel honored! I would have no problem with them using my likeness. WDE

And 99% of the players didn't mind their "likeness" being in the game. It was a small percentage who were looking to make $$$ that filed the lawsuit. I remember reading/seeing Colt Brennan saying how he loved playing with the Oregon QB at the time because he was so versatile... Like I said, only a small % were against this and that long after they were in the game. Sad. But greed rules the world - no surprise that athletics would be involved as well. To all those greedy ############# all I can say is that I hope that Karma haunts you the rest of your days. You greedy #######!!!!

[Murph]

Quote: Originally Posted by Junior Moe

In a dream world EA would handle NCAA football and 2K would jump back into the fold with College Hoops. NCAA football 14 was gem and it beats Madden 25 on the XB1 for me. I would love to see EA continue that on the XB1/PS4. A College Hoops game on par with NBA 14! What! Imagine a MyPlayer mode focused on your college career, then taking that player to the league.

My thoughts exactly!

[Sundown2600]

If any new college game turns out to be a repeat of the EA dog and pony show, meaning exclusive rights, then they can keep it. Next EA gen no different from last. Players still skating on ice and making unrealistic change of direction moves. Robotic, android type flow. Nah I'm good. They can keep it.

[Sundown2600]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Death

And 99% of the players didn't mind their "likeness" being in the game. It was a small percentage who were looking to make $$$ that filed the lawsuit. I remember reading/seeing Colt Brennan saying how he loved playing with the Oregon QB at the time because he was so versatile... Like I said, only a small % were against this and that long after they were in the game. Sad. But greed rules the world - no surprise that athletics would be involved as well. To all those greedy ############# all I can say is that I hope that Karma haunts you the rest of your days. You greedy #######!!!!

Seriously? You're making this personal because a few of "greedy" athletes decided to get smart and bring an important subject to light? Just because 99% (as you say) of the athletes didn't mind the NCAA making a profit off of their likenesses it still doesn't make it right. You're talking about Karma like these guys robbed a bank and killed hostages. That is just ridiculous. You're talking about greed ruling the world, but you direct it towards the plaintiffs in the case because you blame them for taking away your football game? The NCAA and these power universities are splitting multi billion dollar jackpots off of TV deals alone. Now ask yourself. Who's greedy?

[theepicman115]

EA should pay the schools to use their players likeness and for EA to use that schools logo! The NCAA can split the money that was paid to use a players likeness!

[Dr Death]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sundown2600

Seriously? You're making this personal because a few of "greedy" athletes decided to get smart and bring an important subject to light? Just because 99% (as you say) of the athletes didn't mind the NCAA making a profit off of their likenesses it still doesn't make it right. You're talking about Karma like these guys robbed a bank and killed hostages. That is just ridiculous. You're talking about greed ruling the world, but you direct it towards the plaintiffs in the case because you blame them for taking away your football game? The NCAA and these power universities are splitting multi billion dollar jackpots off of TV deals alone. Now ask yourself. Who's greedy?

First of all, no, I am not making this personal. As soon as EA gained the exclusive rights deal back in 2005, I told my brother that those of us who play the game would be hurt the most... and I feel strongly that history has proven me right. So I am personally not hurt that there isn't a game this year, particularly when I see them porting over Madden and not starting from scratch on the new-gen of systems.

That said, these players didn't sue EA or the NCAA until how long after they were out of school? Once they hadn't done anything in their professional lives, then they bring out this "likeness" suit. And they should have known that the money they would receive would be very little and that the attorneys would end up with most of it.

No, if they were so upset about their likeness in the game, they should have done something about it at the time that their likeness was actually in the game. I fully agree that colleges and television networks make an absolute killing on college athletics, but all the players know this before they commit... that's why some choose the big schools like USC, Alabama, Ohio State, etc... it's for the exposure that being there will bring them.

Ultimately, some sort of agreement will be reached and games will return and hopefully not just one company will be making them. Because, just like college football, competition does bring out the best in people. I just believe these players that filed the suit could have gone about it in a much more efficient manner than what they did.

[Critical Kills]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Death

First of all, no, I am not making this personal. As soon as EA gained the exclusive rights deal back in 2005, I told my brother that those of us who play the game would be hurt the most... and I feel strongly that history has proven me right. So I am personally not hurt that there isn't a game this year, particularly when I see them porting over Madden and not starting from scratch on the new-gen of systems. That said, these players didn't sue EA or the NCAA until how long after they were out of school? Once they hadn't done anything in their professional lives, then they bring out this "likeness" suit. And they should have known that the money they would receive would be very little and that the attorneys would end up with most of it. No, if they were so upset about their likeness in the game, they should have done something about it at the time that their likeness was actually in the game. I fully agree that colleges and television networks make an absolute killing on college athletics, but all the players know this before they commit... that's why some choose the big schools like USC, Alabama, Ohio State, etc... it's for the exposure that being there will bring them. Ultimately, some sort of agreement will be reached and games will return and hopefully not just one company will be making them. Because, just like college football, competition does bring out the best in people. I just believe these players that filed the suit could have gone about it in a much more efficient manner than what they did.

I agree with you on all of the above. Well said!