It's a shame the lawyers can't get this figured out

[tessl]

I'm playing Madden but I much preferred NCAA with recruiting and teambuilder. The game ended just prior to the next gen machines.

I wonder if there is a chance this will end up in the supreme court and get overruled?

[cusefan74]

I don't think it will get overruled. I also don't think we will see another NCAA game. Now they are saying players in the NCAA can be compensated for their likeness, and they kills it right there. No way they can make money on that and in the end, that's what it's about.

Maybe down the road in a few years, but don't hold your breath for anything in the near future.

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by cusefan74

I don't think it will get overruled. I also don't think we will see another NCAA game. Now they are saying players in the NCAA can be compensated for their likeness, and they kills it right there. No way they can make money on that and in the end, that's what it's about. Maybe down the road in a few years, but don't hold your breath for anything in the near future.

My brain knows you are right but my heart says there must be a way around this. Maybe completely generic rosters with no resemblance to actual players, but that probably would be met with lawsuits.

I figure the only way is for the supreme court to get the case and overturn all of part of the lower court ruling.

[fballturkey]

Quote: Originally Posted by cusefan74

I don't think it will get overruled. I also don't think we will see another NCAA game. Now they are saying players in the NCAA can be compensated for their likeness, and they kills it right there. No way they can make money on that and in the end, that's what it's about. Maybe down the road in a few years, but don't hold your breath for anything in the near future.

Some money is better than no money, so if it all shakes out that they can pay for players likeness they probably will come to some agreement with whoever the players license their image out to. It won't be a ton of money and might hardly be any, but like I said, some is better than none.

[mjavon]

Quote: Originally Posted by fballturkey

Some money is better than no money, so if it all shakes out that they can pay for players likeness they probably will come to some agreement with whoever the players license their image out to. It won't be a ton of money and might hardly be any, but like I said, some is better than none.

True, but as I understand, only the "Power Five" conferences can decide to pay players. That leaves out half of the FBS schools.

[tessl]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjavon

True, but as I understand, only the "Power Five" conferences can decide to pay players. That leaves out half of the FBS schools.

True, and unlike the pro sports there is no union to sign an agreement with.

[cusefan74]

Right now it's to much of a hassle, I would think, for them to try and make another game.

[WeWereGiants]

Quote: Originally Posted by cusefan74

I don't think it will get overruled. I also don't think we will see another NCAA game. Now they are saying players in the NCAA can be compensated for their likeness, and they kills it right there. No way they can make money on that and in the end, that's what it's about. Maybe down the road in a few years, but don't hold your breath for anything in the near future.

I wonder if the cost of paying the players would be outweighed by any potential added profit from the fact that the game would ship with real rosters, faces, etc.