this was the amount sued for by Ed O'Bannon for the commercial use of players likeness in video games, jerseys, TV, video etc in the amount of up to $5,000 per year in deferred compensation
The Court of Appeals actually affirmed (as other Courts) have that there was an anti-trust violation and upheld separate educational-related payments for Student-Athletes for full costs of attendance. Split the baby.
Great decision
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f634460c ... trust-laws