There is no question that people all around the country miss the old EA Sports “NCAA Football” video game franchise. A game has not been released since 2013 because of the Ed O’Bannon case and it looks like former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy really wants to see the game return.
EA Sports just reached a settlement with the athletes that claimed their likeness was used in the games and they have just started sending out checks. McElroy took to Twitter and said he would voluntarily send his check back if the game were to return.
I just got my NCAA/EA Sports Likeness settlement check and I have some strong feelings about it. (1/5)
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) April 15, 2016
NCAA Video Game > This Check
Use my likeness. I don't care.
I'll send my check back if NCAA Football returns.(2/5) pic.twitter.com/wLUOVnZUCt
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) April 15, 2016
I understand that money is measurable, but BEING IN a video game that's played by millions of people?
How much is that exposure worth?(3/5)
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) April 15, 2016
Advertisers would love that type of presence.
What's more valuable, short-term $ or being in a Video Game that people play for years?!(4/5)
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) April 15, 2016
Not to mention, playing as YOURSELF in a game is priceless. Current players deserve that experience, too.
BRING BACK NCAA FOOTBALL!(5/5)
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) April 15, 2016
Greg McElroy, who now works as an analyst for ESPN on SEC Network, is one of the most recognizable faces to come out of college football. I am sure many former players have to agree with the former Alabama Crimson Tide.
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