The NFL is cautiously optimistic a deal is within reach in the coming days between it and the eight major college football conferences that have so far refused to release digitized versions of their 2009 game tapes for scouting and evaluation purposes according to league sources. Though key components of the negotiation remain, and league sources warn that any talk of a deal being done is premature, members of the league office and the NFL's influential competition committee are making progress toward an agreement with the multiple conference commissioners who are in talks with the league. In a story that SI.com reported two weeks ago, the stand-off between the NFL and a Boston-area company that produces and disseminates digitized content of NCAA games for eight major conferences was revealed to be a stumbling block for the league's college advisory committee, which is charged with rendering informed opinions on the readiness of juniors who are potential 2010 draft prospects. Source: Sports Illustrated
So does the Boston company want more money because more eyes will be on their video content? I'm confused. :icon_confused:
