The article is about the NCAA losing a motion barring the plaintifs the opportunity to make a claim. The key statement is:
"Although our motion to strike was denied, the judge has signaled skepticism on plaintiff's class-certification motion and recognized the plaintiffs' radical change in their theory of the case," Remy said. "This is a step in the right direction toward allowing the NCAA to further demonstrate why this case is wrong on the law and that plaintiffs have failed to demonstrate that this case satisfies the criteria for class litigation."
The plaintiffs are allowed to amend their complaint and seek the additional revenue sources. However, if the judge signaled she is skeptical, then the plaintiffs have a long way to go before proving their case.
As mentioned above, these players are receiving full ride scholarships, books, room, board, access to specialty equipment and training, everything they need for four or five years of education. In exchange, they represent the school in sports.
A ruling for the athletes would have to inlcude the above as mitigating factors and I assure, even the state schools will show every penny spent on these kids to prove income. Don't forget, tutoring, special diets and diet pans, personal trainers, nicer rooms, private facilities, etc.
In short, the athletes have an uphill battle.
