NIL Controversy: The High-Stakes Lawsuit Rocking Ohio State, NCAA, and Big Ten

[step.eng69]

FWIW........Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has ignited a legal firestorm by filing a class-action lawsuit against Ohio State University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, and Learfield Communications.

Link:
NIL Controversy: The High-Stakes Lawsuit Rocking Ohio State, NCAA, and Big Ten

 

[junior1]

FWIW........Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has ignited a legal firestorm by filing a class-action lawsuit against Ohio State University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, and Learfield Communications.

Link:
NIL Controversy: The High-Stakes Lawsuit Rocking Ohio State, NCAA, and Big Ten

I'm kind of surprised that the defendants didn't argue that these players were compensated via college scholarship, room and board, tutoring etc. It's not like those who played received nothing for their services.

 

[heckmans]

FWIW........Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has ignited a legal firestorm by filing a class-action lawsuit against Ohio State University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, and Learfield Communications.

Link:
NIL Controversy: The High-Stakes Lawsuit Rocking Ohio State, NCAA, and Big Ten

Translation: Pryor has blown most/all of the $14M he earned in the NFL

 

[ryoder1]

I guess he won't be on the Ohio State sidelines for the Cotton Bowl cheering on the Buckeyes.

 

[sss]

Pretty sure there are a couple Michigan players pre-2015 also suing. And other players outside the Big10, as well.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Translation: Pryor has blown most/all of the $14M he earned in the NFL

Like Grandpa Simpson: “I’m old. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”

https://youtu.be/ZI7hJHLyBZo?si=rffSlmNWao2jJX8v

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

Free shoes weren't enough? Lol?

 

[Ward Hog]

They knew what they were agreeing to. Free ride and depending where you went, free other things and pay in return for the opportunity to play in the league. There are a lot of other benefits as well, like network of players and alumni, promotional opportunities, coaching, etc. Now for the guys who didn't get their degree or even Master's degree and now cannot find decent work, it's on them.

 

[The Spin Meister]

My dad worked on a mill decades ago for about $4/hr. Now they are paying over $30/hr. Should I sue them for the difference?

 

[AWS1022]

My dad worked on a mill decades ago for about $4/hr. Now they are paying over $30/hr. Should I sue them for the difference?

And I worked for minimum wage in college and now the minimum wage is a lot higher….should I sue for the difference?

 

[Nbergbuck]

And I worked for minimum wage in college and now the minimum wage is a lot higher….should I sue for the difference?

Yes, it makes as much sense as this BS lawsuit. Point is things change over time. If an individual agreed at the time, that should be it. They knew the terms. I am a retired teacher. When I started, pay was so low some teachers qualified for food stamps. Can we all sue now? No.

 

[RickinDayton]

Yes, it makes as much sense as this BS lawsuit. Point is things change over time. If an individual agreed at the time, that should be it. They knew the terms. I am a retired teacher. When I started, pay was so low some teachers qualified for food stamps. Can we all sue now? No.

I am retired military and the members now are receiving much more (even accounting for inflation) than me, my fellow members, and those before me. I received more than those before me and those after now receive much more. Nothing to cry/complain about.

 

[The Song Remains the Same]

I am retired military and the members now are receiving much more (even accounting for inflation) than me, my fellow members, and those before me. I received more than those before me and those after now receive much more. Nothing to cry/complain about.

Thank you for your service.

 

[creamery]

I remember thinking Penn State was never going to survive if they didn’t get TP. I watched him in both football and basketball state finals. Surely there had never been a talent like this. Then I watched him throw the ball in Ohio States offense and wasn’t as impressed. And now there were guys on defense who were as fast as him. Not saying he wasn’t talented but game changing Qb didn’t seem to be in the cards. I thought his move to receiver was good for him and seemed about right. Sad that he didn’t last longer in the NFL

 

[LeatherHelmets]

Did he ever get away from his dudes who are probably still bagging groceries at DeLallos?

 

[Kasparaitis]

Translation: Pryor has blown most/all of the $14M he earned in the NFL

Defense attorneys are expensive.

 

[demlion]

Defense attorneys are expensive.

Ah, but Plaintiffs' lawyers are not. Generally NO upfront money . Attorney is paid out of the settlement/judgment proceeds.

 

[LMTLION]

I would like to know what compensation Pryor received under the table.

 

[mhlarch]

Pryor always had that whiny vibe, no surprise he's doing this cash grab now. As Heckmans pointed out, he's probably blown thru his cash. I'd rather see the mill worker, soldier/sailor, or teacher get compensated than a whiny ex football player.

 

[mhlarch]

I would like to know what compensation Pryor received under the table.

I hope that comes out in the lawsuit. You know he got all kinds of benefits that weren't publicized.

 

[jayhawks65]

Yes, it makes as much sense as this BS lawsuit. Point is things change over time. If an individual agreed at the time, that should be it. They knew the terms. I am a retired teacher. When I started, pay was so low some teachers qualified for food stamps. Can we all sue now? No.

Yeah I remember that time I purchased your signed lesson plan for 200 dollars at the book store. Come on man this has nothing to do with your teaching career or the steel mill worker.

 

[demlion]

There are pending motions to dismiss, one of which makes a statute of limitations argument which could be fatal to the whole case.

 

[psrurock]

Remember this guy was an academic All-American!

 

[Nbergbuck]

Yeah I remember that time I purchased your signed lesson plan for 200 dollars at the book store. Come on man this has nothing to do with your teaching career or the steel mill worker.

The point of the lawsuit is back in the past someone was vastly underpaid as compared to doing the same task today. Teacher's today are better paid than 40 years ago, even allowing for inflation. The lesson plan you bought is fake, trust me.

 

[87 Penn St8]

I would like to know what compensation Pryor received under the table.

Corvette? 350Z?

 

[diontechristmas]

I remember thinking Penn State was never going to survive if they didn’t get TP. I watched him in both football and basketball state finals. Surely there had never been a talent like this. Then I watched him throw the ball in Ohio States offense and wasn’t as impressed. And now there were guys on defense who were as fast as him. Not saying he wasn’t talented but game changing Qb didn’t seem to be in the cards. I thought his move to receiver was good for him and seemed about right. Sad that he didn’t last longer in the NFL

He was an incredible athlete. One of the best we’ve ever seen in PA, but he wasn’t necessarily a great football player or QB

 

[The Spin Meister]

He was an incredible athlete. One of the best we’ve ever seen in PA, but he wasn’t necessarily a great football player or QB

I saw him play when he was a sophomore in high school. Knew right away he was the best athlete I ever saw in person

 

[The Song Remains the Same]

I hope that comes out in the lawsuit. You know he got all kinds of benefits that weren't publicized.

nor that he paid tax on.....

 

[dailybuck777]

Pryor unfortunately, appears to hang out with not very high class people and appears to be not a very high class human being. I remember a story from 4 or 5 years ago, where his girlfriend came close to stabbing him to death and he laughed it off. Also, for a year or two in the nfl, it appeared that he would be a very good receiver and he never achieved his potential.