The Ed O'Bannon vs. NCAA trial wrapped up on Friday afternoon and the evidence, facts and testimony presented over three weeks at a federal courthouse in Oakland, Calif., has the potential to reshape all of college athletics. With millions of dollars on the line for schools and players, as well as a fundamental challenge to the NCAA's foundation of amateurism, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken will take her time as she carefully considers every aspect of the lawsuit.[Redacted]
What happened, what does it mean and where do we go from here? Here are some key takeaways from some of the witnesses and what they contributed to the case, which should be decided by the judge in August.
Ed O'Bannon takes the stand
What happened: The case's namesake and lead plaintiff, O'Bannon was the first witness to take the stand. Much of his time in court was about his recruitment to and time at UCLA and how he was there to play basketball and not to strictly get an education. On cross-examination, NCAA attorneys attacked him for inconsistent statements about paying players.
What it means: Although his name is closely associated with the trial, O'Bannon's testimony is unlikely to have a huge effect on the...
