Interesting development, it doesn't seem like this case will be over anytime soon.
NCAA, EA allowed to seek dismissal from O'Bannon Case
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Interesting development, it doesn't seem like this case will be over anytime soon.
NCAA, EA allowed to seek dismissal from O'Bannon CaseLast edited by Mckinley Cash; 09-10-2013, 07:12 PM. -
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She's allowing them to refile based on the Obannon's team changing its new theory.Interesting development. Doesn't seem like this case will be over anytime soon.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...-corp/2794473/
It doesnt matter because she will probably deny the motions anyway. I know this stuff seems like its significant but its not. Nothing really matters until discovery begins in full and Obannon's team and EA's team start to depose witnesses. No one is expecting this case to settle until 14/15 anyway. -
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So does this effect at all the chances of a fully licensed game next year or are they two different issues to begin with? (sorry havent been following along lately, last I heard something like no big 10, sec, big 12 unless the individual schools sign up)Comment
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The only way there would be a fully licensed game is if there was a settlement right now and there wont be. This news doesnt change anything at all really. Also you have it wrong. No Big 10 or Big 12 marks. The SEC mark is still licensed. As of today, all of the teams are expected to be in next years game.Comment
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Re: NCAA, EA allowed to seek dismissal from O'Bannon case
I disagree; a settlement doesn't really mean anything with regard to future games. I think a settlement would only create a situation where we still have a ton of uncertainty, and EA would still be open to potential litigation from college players portrayed in future games--and if EA shows a willingness to settle, it makes it even more likely that other players will file suit, just to get a settlement payment.
The only way this case can be resolved in a way that definitely favors future EA football games is if EA wins on the merits; bonus points if the judgment indicates that portrayal of players' likenesses in these games is not actionable as a matter of law (for example, if the judge rules that there is no way these games infringe on players' rights, or that there is no way for players to recover any damages as a result of EA's actions). Only a win by EA would prevent future litigation from college athletes who are not involved in any of the current lawsuits; if EA loses at trial or the case settles, EA could still face a flood of litigation from other football players--in which case it seems likely that EA's smartest course would be to just stop making these games altogether.Comment
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No, he had it right. SEC is out too...
Like you said though, individual teams (so far) are all still there from what I know. Will be interesting to see what EA does with conferences then.PSN: JWGoNDComment
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Then there was another article that came out stating that someone jumped the gun on this and that the SEC would remain intact, for now. I can't remember where it was, but I'm sure there is a thread on it somewhere here.No, he had it right. SEC is out too...
Like you said though, individual teams (so far) are all still there from what I know. Will be interesting to see what EA does with conferences then.Comment
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EA may get lucky and get out of the lawsuit,but NCAA open up your checkbook because pay day is coming next year for O'Bannon & Company as it should.
No reason for the rich to get richer off of free labor!
As for EA college football: it will not be authetic. Schools will not want anything to do with the possiblity of also being sued.Comment
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That statement is not true. Not all schools do that. Not all schools scholarships cost in the 100,000 like you posted. Also a scholarship is not automatic. It is renewed each season. All college athletes deserve to be paid since their likeness is used in selling of product and also in commericals.
No reason for schools to make millions off of people who do not have rights. Then tell them they can't sign autographs for money but the schools can hold auctions for 100's of thousands of dollars to get to eat with player or players. On top of that not letting them sell their jerseys,rings and/or etc for cash even though they earned the item but can not sell that item until they are out of school.
Not right nor fair. The argument of saying they don't have to play is just misinformed. How many NFL players do you know get to jump from high school to the pros? NONE because they have made laws saying they must be at least out of high school for x amount of years.
Not sure why some people think college athletes should not have rights. If I have a academic scholorship I can make as much money as I want while going to school, and I get a free ride. I can sign a autograph, sell my books or insturment without free of loosing my free ride.
Just plain facts!Comment
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