SEC plans "new media" policy similar to NFL ... lawsuits a-comin'!

The video bit might be problematic when it comes to online content. And the thing about using your likeness is so they can show the games on ESPN Classic and not give every Billy Bob and Nadine who rushes the field at Bryant-Denny a royalty.
Other than that, this seems like pretty standard legalese on the back of the credential. Not much different than, say, an NFL credential (which, I believe, has similar restrictions on the use of video).

 

I ain't gittin nuthin for them to use my pitcher?

 

The goalposts at Bryant Denny have never been torn down.

Carry on.

 

The guy with the directions lost em...

 

The SEC feels that it is bigger than the NFL and in some areas, it is. But this is bullshit that others are going to follow. Bet on it.

 

Not to worry, photogs. SEC won't impose those restrictions on stills ... yet. However, you might be required a yellow-on-blue apron with SEC emblazoned across the front and back. You might even be mistaken as one of the "chain gang" members along the sidelines.

 

Is this a "new media" policy? Or a new media policy?

 

We're quickly approaching a point where the so-called "access" they give us isn't worth playing by their highly restrictive rules.

 

As I am unwilling or unable to sift through all the legalese, someone please clear this up for me ... this policy applies only to video shot on game day (including post-game interviews and pressers), correct? So stuff shot at practice and in midweek interviews is still OK?

 

From The Tuscaloosa News:
In addition to game coverage, the new media policy also affects pre and postgame news conferences, practices or any other 'event sponsored or hosted by the SEC or by any one or more of its member institutions.'

 

Another interesting note.

From the Tuscaloosa News:
...the new SEC rules also place restrictions on what ticket-holders can do while at the game.
A summary to be printed on the back of each ticket (likely starting next year with football, since tickets for this season already have been distributed) forbids fans from taking photographs or sharing accounts or descriptions of the event.

 

The intent here is pretty clear: Drive as much traffic as possible to the schools' official sites.
If they're serious about preventing fans from taking videos and still photos, they'll have to conduct more thorough searches of fans entering the stadium. No more of the cursory looks and sending folks on their merry way. The more rigorous the interrogation and screening process, the longer the wait outside. That isn't just an inconvenience; it's time during which fans aren't in the stadium buying sodas and hot dogs and T-shirts.
I suggest the SEC think this one through.