Yesterday, we reported that EA has decided to halt its NCAA Football series and that the publisher and the Collegiate Licensing Company are settling a suit with former college athletes. The lawsuit stems from the usage of player likenesses in EA’s college football titles.

According to the New York Times, the settlement is worth $40 million and could be used to compensate student-athletes. In keeping with the report, there’s no plan yet for a way to divide and distribute the funds.

[Source: Manhattan Times]

Our Take
The pressure is all at the NCAA without delay, as that organization is the sole defendant who hasn’t settled. Should that group lose in court, it might really well imperil collegiate athletics as we all know them. There may be remuneration required for previous student-athletes, and it’ll likely mean a structure in place for college kids moving forward.