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Exactly. I don't see the video game suit being a slippery slope to any publication of the athlete's likeness. And that's where you would be incorrect. If you can sue a company and file a class action suit for a supposed digital likeness that looks nothing like a the real person, then what do you think is going to happen when someone goes after the billions of dollars made from televising games that show the actual person?

Iknowright? Lol.... this is going to be an excruciatingly long offseason.

Contrary to what the majority of people who don't play the games think, all of the the digital players are just plain wrong. You won't find a single one that even remotely resembles a real player. Why? Because there's about 2 dozen facial models that cover the entirety of the players. The people who actually make roster files that resemble the respective teams are the fans, and they share it with others online. If the greedy bastards want to sue the fans (which they can't, it's completely legal to create players the resemble real life ones), then go for it, and let me know how it goes.

The problem is, the character model that supposedly represents the players looks nothing like them in any way whatsoever. QB#3 looks like a 40 year old viking. Also, digital "TM" was the slowest QB on the roster. So tell me again how that's TM I've presented this point before, but if there's not a facial resemblance, it's a longshot at best. It's the same way in advertising. If I don't show your face, then you are owed nothing.

Most former players won't qualify - the Statute of Limitations will limit that. Most Statutes of Limitations are three years - meaning, if the kid didn't file within three years of their likeness first being used by EA, they're barred from doing so. Ed O'bannon is a plaintiff in the case, and his "likeness" was back in the 8-bit days....

Good points. This lawsuit isn't going to be, "the end of college football," or whatever people are saying. Talk about an overreaction. Then why are schools, conferences and the NCAA spending time and money to ensure that this case fails? Don't kid yourself, it is certainly a real possibility. My point is that if for some crazy reason this case wins (and some fans actually want it to for some dumb reason) then all bets are off at that point.

My understanding (from what's been explained to me), is that their contract with the schools already allows such use of a likeness in things such as print promotion and television. Think of all the print articles, TV shows (CFB Live?) and the actual broadcasts themselves. From what I've been told, the video game issue (even though it's not a real likeness of the player) is a gray area in regards to NCAA licensing, and some case lawyers were shopping it around to former NCAA athletes. Sam spent all his time partying it up, and is now trying to cash in since he couldn't make it.

This is actually a big point. Just the "NCAA Football" series by EA is 18 years old. Simple estimates put the number of eligible CFB athletes at 30,000, for just one series. If this case "wins" it's not a "victory" for the players. It pads the pockets of the lawyers, and that's it.

It's players from various NCAA sports. It's not just college football. Any video game that has used any sort of player "likeness" that's ever been made. Basketball, Football, & baseball.

How so? First, if there is any money awarded (which there shouldn't be) then each player is going to get about $3. Then, when they realize that they aren't going to get anything (life sure is hard when you have to work, huh sam?), the TV networks are next. If you hated pay for PPV games, wait till paying $50 to watch every game, or having the pay an exprbant amount for a CFB channel is the norm. Not the same situation, and I don't see this happening. It is exactly the same situation, and it is a very real possibility. The universities and NCAA are very aware of what could happen, and are keeping a very close on eye on this case.

How so? First, if there is any money awarded (which there shouldn't be) then each player is going to get about $3. Then, when they realize that they aren't going to get anything (life sure is hard when you have to work, huh sam?), the TV networks are next. If a supposed digital likeness in some video games is lawsuit worthy, how about the billions of dollars made from televised sporting events. If you hated pay for PPV games, wait till you are paying $50 to watch every game, or having the pay an outrageoust amount for a CFB channel is the norm.

This better fail as bad as he did, or CFB is screwed.

the guy didn't develop, injuried or not, he went backwards...Burkhead showed more than any qb, he at least knows how to run the zone read! That's because Watson can't develop QB's, especially in an offense that he doesn't understand, or feel comfortable with.

Exactly right. I've never heard of any news source acting like the OWH. Remind me to never buy one of their papers ever again. It's actually quite common, and frowned on at a lot of different boards covering various subjects. OWH is getting their revenue through ad impressions, and by copying the entire article, it reduces traffic, and it's basically stealing revenue. It's no different than copying and pasting premium recruiting info. But back to the subject at hand, is there any "source" for TO calling the OWH?

Lol... FSU @ 3... uh, no. Also, I think we'll be fine on D. we have 3 returning starters in the secondary, and look for David, compton, and Fisher at LB. At D-line, we've got Meredith, Crick, and Steinkuhler returning. Technically, we're only replacing 2 starters as we'll see a lot more 4-3 than Peso.

About having good facilities, or Nike logos? If Oregon' facilities are better, it isn't by any noticeable difference, other than a logo.

I just can't see us paying 400,000+ to Scott Frost if he's anything but the OC - and I can't see Scott Frost taking a 100,000+ pay cut to come here and be the QB coach. Look at what he made this year at Oregon. They'll have a similarly dominant team next year so you can expect his bonuses to be nearly maxed out again in 2011. Wouldn't mind it happening, it would just suprise me. Money is a big part of any coaching deal, but Frost gets to come home, for one, and definitely puts himself on the fast strack for the OC position (assuming he hasn't already received it or a co-OC role). And I'd assume Frost has plenty of money. He didn't get a lot of time in the NFL, but he had 6-7 years there. We'll see. Lateral move, NC contending Oregon to Nebraska, less money, worse facilities. ANY other coach and I'd say not a chance. The only thing going for us is that it's "home". Then again a lot of us leave Nebraska and are perfectly happy to never live there again. He's lived in New York, Tampa Bay, etc...Lincoln doesn't sound all that great in comparison. If by worse facilities, you mean not having Nike logos plastered on everything, then I agree with you.

Lol..... marketing hype much? Dude ....ummm I work for Nike. (Not for the football section) But, for the pro combat uniform to weigh less fully saturated than other uniforms completely dry is in itself huge. The energy you save can be put into the game instead of lugging extra weight. The concept is if you don't have to think about what you are wearing then you can think about the game. Read about it ....yes Nike hypes but so does every company. If you really do work for nike, then can you tell them that not everyone is 5' 9" and 250lbs. Kthxbai

There's your key word. Marketing. Nike is 90% marketing, and 10% substance. Plus, their clothes are designed for short fat guys.

Lol..... marketing hype much?

Will Muschamp makes Bo look like a choir boy. He's called "Coach Boom MotherF*****" for a reason. Mark my words, now that he's a head coach, he'll get more scrutiny. Or, they'll give him a pass like they do Nick Saban.

Because it's just a gimmick. Last time I checked, gimmicks don't win titles.

What about Justin Boren?

Uh, you realize that availability has nothing to do with the apparel maker, right? Adidas makes a ridiculous amount of Nebraska stuff. Look online, it's everywhere.

We'd have to change them? Like Penn State, USC and Alabama have changed theirs? Anyway, to answer the question, Nebraska's contract was signed in 2006 for 8 years, it will exprire in 2013. Dunno about PS and Bama, but USC did. And I don't ever want to see Nebraska in a God-Awful Pro combat uni. They're all hideous. And I gotta admit the pro combat throwbacks for tOSU have been amazing the last 2 years. I think that the Missouri jerseys are pretty BA And the pro combat throwback jerseys for tOSU have been amazing in their last 2 meetings with Michigan. This year's were better.... but they're still very "meh."