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The Joe Pomp Show

College Football Players Get $600, Amazon Snags An Exclusive Playoff Game for $150 Million, And Apple Takes Its Next Step In Sports

Feb 24, 2024
Topics covered in the podcast include EA Sports' new college football video game, Amazon's $150 million exclusive NFL playoff game deal, and Apple's new Sports app. Discover insights into sports business and industry dynamics.
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  • EA Sports' new college football video game offers $600 and a free game to scholarship players, sparking debates on student athlete benefits.
  • Amazon's $150 million exclusive NFL playoff game deal faces challenges in attracting new sign-ups and competition with Peacock.

Deep dives

EA Sports College Football Video Game and NIL Contracts

EA Sports released details of NIL contracts for over 11,000 college football players for their new video game. Scholarship players will receive $600 in cash and a free game, sparking debates on whether this deal benefits student athletes. Despite some NFL players claiming their earnings are higher, the reality is that the deal aims to include a wide range of players, with only 1% having significant leverage.

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