BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
ESPN gameday, TV broadcasts, CFB playoffs...etc. are all promoting the actual player and what that player is doing. Ultimately, 99% of those players went to that school to play on the biggest stage a game they love in front of millions of people. They have a chance to get a college education while doing it and the lucky and talented ones then get to cash in with an NFL paycheck. They have control. If they don't want to be in the CFB playoffs, don't be on the team. If they don't want to be on the cover of the college preview magazine, don't pose for the picture. The rest of what is in a magazine is part of the free press.
Now, contrast that with a totally separate company taking the likeness of the player where that player has no control over how it is used, his permission...etc and making millions. I have no problem with Keller's and the rest of the plaintiff's opinion on this. It was settled in court and that is done.
Now, if they want to take that and try to claim ESPN, CFB Playoffs...etc. fall under the same guidelines, then that is their prerogative. It is likely to destroy what they love about playing this sport and I hope they realize it. But...that is up to them.
You can respond if you want. I'm done with the subject. This was discussed at great lengths over the last few years and I have no desire to rehash it.
If they destroy college football, I'll take my own advice and find something else to do on Saturdays in the fall. Not a big deal.
Now, contrast that with a totally separate company taking the likeness of the player where that player has no control over how it is used, his permission...etc and making millions. I have no problem with Keller's and the rest of the plaintiff's opinion on this. It was settled in court and that is done.
Now, if they want to take that and try to claim ESPN, CFB Playoffs...etc. fall under the same guidelines, then that is their prerogative. It is likely to destroy what they love about playing this sport and I hope they realize it. But...that is up to them.
You can respond if you want. I'm done with the subject. This was discussed at great lengths over the last few years and I have no desire to rehash it.
If they destroy college football, I'll take my own advice and find something else to do on Saturdays in the fall. Not a big deal.