EA Sports posted to its NCAA Football Facebook page for the first time since July 2014, after lawsuits over the use of players' names and likenesses forced the video game maker to shutter its wildly popular franchise.
So naturally, that renewed activity sparked some interest among fans of the game. Especially considering the video's suggestive nature:
Our heart still beats for the big game... #NationalChampionship
Posted by EA SPORTS NCAA Football on Monday, January 11, 2016
Fans were stirred into a frenzy. EA Sports was quick to shut down the speculation:
We have no new plans or announcements to make regarding the EA SPORTS NCAA Football series.
— EA NCAA Football (@EANCAAFootball) January 11, 2016
Today’s #NationalChampionship game reminds us more than ever that the hearts in our community still beat for college football.
— EA NCAA Football (@EANCAAFootball) January 11, 2016
Many aren't buying it, though, given how obvious the imagery is.
They would have to know how it would be received. Also, the resuscitation imagery is a little strong. https://t.co/bisDxQKDfy
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) January 11, 2016
They're either lying or incredibly dumb. https://t.co/7W2ot9Lis4
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) January 11, 2016
Of course, both is possible: They could be lying and still be dumb, if they really expected a different reaction from that video -- and if they also expected us to believe their statement.