The video game licensing deal may serve as a blueprint for schools on how to generate more compensation for their athletes above the revenue-share cap.

Mutant Football League 2 brings plenty of violence and gore to the gridiron for those of us who aren't interested in playing Madden to celebrate the big game.

Rounding out the top five is the heart and soul of one of the premier defenses in the country. Anthony Hill Jr. is already a star, putting up 113 tackles and eight sacks last season. I could see many of his defensive ratings jump to reflect his dominance on the field.

The long-awaited return of this video game marked a unique movement for name, image and likeness compensation going forward.