Chris Spielman sues The Ohio State University By

Chris Spielman sues The Ohio State University By: Mr. Dunlap

Topic: Chris Spielman sues Ohio State along with IMG and Nike for $75, 000

• 1 st HS athlete Wheaties • Spielman is a former All-American linebacker at OSU • Arguably a top 5 alltime player at OSU • Buckeye Legend Why is this a big deal?

• Drafted 2 nd Round by Lions • Played 10 years (8 with Detroit and 2 with Buffalo) • 4 time Pro Bowler • 1 st team All Pro NFL Career

• • Wife - Stephanie Radio Show College FB Analyst Fox NFL Analyst Chris Spielman Today

• IMG – popular sports marketing company – negotiate deals for colleges • Honda sponsorship banners of 64 Buckeye Legends around Ohio Stadium • Former players not paid by Honda or OSU • Nike has contract to produce Legends of the Scarlet and Gray – again no compensation Why the lawsuit?

Questions: 1. Shouldn’t both Ohio State and the players be paid when those players appear on jerseys and banners? 2. It’s one thing for current players that are on scholarship, but should the same rules apply to former players? 3. Do you believe it is time sensitive? Meaning, how long (if at all) should the universities own the image of current and former players? 4. Think about this in our everyday life. Give me an example of this could impact you or your parents. How about me as a teacher of Kent City Schools? 5. What do you think will happen with this lawsuit? Will it change the way business is done with universities and their current/former players?