athletes are asking to be represented by a labor union. some of what they are asking for are better medical protection and for scholarships to be guaranteed even in cases of injury which is not currently the case. now the face of this movement is former northwestern quarterback kaine colt hour just completed his senior season. he said in the multimillion-dollar business players deserve a say in the decision-making process. >> i came to the conclusion, these occur in the ncc. as lietz don't have a voice, they don't have a seat at the table. the current model resembles a dictatorship where the ncaa places rules and regulations on students without input or negotiation. >> reporter: now this isn't anywhere close to being a done deal. the northwestern football players filed union cards with the national labor relations board. they will wait to hear back on the decision which could be appealed and which also could end up in the courts.