NCAA Handcuffs Family Use While Johnny Football Seeks Trademark
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Johnny Manziel is trying to trademark the term “Johnny Football” even while National Collegiate Athletic Association rules prevent the Texas A&M quarterback or his family from profiting from it while he’s a college athlete.
The Manziel family is working in conjunction with the university to protect the trademark, the player’s likeness and the freshman’s eligibility, said Shane Hinckley, assistant vice president of business development at the College Station, Texas-based school.