Jigga Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Deion wants all pros to donate $1K to Katrina relief. Forgive me if I've been asleep at the wheel and missed any previous posts, if so, please bounce into the electronic oblivion. Anyway, I'm wondering what you guys think about this. Is Deion grandstanding or is this his way of stepping up and urging others to do the same.Note: If you read the entire article, there are all kinds of interesting tidbits, including a little blurb on the wearabout of Fats Domino! On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I wholeheartedly agree with Deion on this for a change. I don't think it's too much of a hassle for professional athletes to donate $1,000.Except for T.O. and Latrell, they can't feed their own families... #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 good for Deion, these pros make som much money that 1,000 dollars is a drop in the bucket, and if every pro does at least 1000, picture how much money that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatCityEnforcer Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I ain't a Prime Time fan..never have been..However, this time, I'll applaud him.I hope these guys meet Deion's challenge and then some. FANTASY TEAMSHousatonic U. Dragons (NCFA Basketball): 16-6 (8-4 Conf.)--National Runner-UpJersey State U. (NCFA Football): Inaugural Year - 2006Motor City Silverhawks (WArFL): 9-4 (3rd--National Conf.)Lehigh Valley Ironmen (WAmFL): Inaugural Season--2006New England Marauders RFC (RLI): 6-0-7 (6th place)Detroit Spirit (AA): 3-6 (T-4th--Patriot League)Brooklyn Atlantics (IBF): 10-5 (1st--Appalachian Conf.)Boston Mariners RFU (WRU): Coming Soon!New York Americans (SHL): Inaugural Season - 2006-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Deion is making the right move IMO. This just solidifies him in my mind as a all around good guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs13 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Except for T.O. and Latrell, they can't feed their own families... That is so true. Some athletes like T.O. need to put some bread on the table first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Except for T.O. and Latrell, they can't feed their own families... That is so true. Some athletes like T.O. need to put some bread on the table first. I mean, at least some ramen...his kids are starving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafs13 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Except for T.O. and Latrell, they can't feed their own families... That is so true. Some athletes like T.O. need to put some bread on the table first. I mean, at least some ramen...his kids are starving! I know. His salary is a lot, but after taxes, a couples new mustangs, a few trips to Vegas and four new mansions, he just can't afford some of the basic necessities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminD Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I don't like Deion the Player, but I applaud this move. Personally, $1000 is a little bit on the low side for guys who make tens of thousands of dollars per at bat, or per rebound, or per touchdown. But his point is valid - $1000 from thousands of athletes is millions of relief dollars. Throw in money from the billionaires that own the teams the millionaire players work for, and a lot of good could be done for a lot of people who need it. "Start spreading the news... They're leavin' today... Won't get to be a part of it... In old New York..."In order for the Mets' run of 12 losses in 17 games to mean something, the Phillies still had to win 13 of 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sscrunner06 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I couldn't agree more...this is a great move by Deion. Right now we need all of the help we can get, and many athletes have already stepped up and contributed to relief efforts. Any help is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Didn't Warrick Dunn already challenge every NFL player (excluding members of the Saints) to donate $5,000 to the relief effort? "I must be butter, because I'm on a roll."Turn Two Design // Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleFan344 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Yes he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 I don't like Deion the Player, but I applaud this move. Personally, $1000 is a little bit on the low side for guys who make tens of thousands of dollars per at bat, or per rebound, or per touchdown. But his point is valid - $1000 from thousands of athletes is millions of relief dollars. Throw in money from the billionaires that own the teams the millionaire players work for, and a lot of good could be done for a lot of people who need it. If you base it on average salaries, $1000 for football players is like $35 bucks for us regular folks. If people think athletes should pony up $1000, make sure they put up their $35, too. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Deion did it for all pro athleetes Dunn for the NFL. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBoy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Well if all pro athletes in the NFL,NHL,NBA,MLB and even some of the richer golfers, tennis players and Nascar drivers, etc.... all give their share, New Orleans is gonna get over one million dollars right there, and that will REALLY help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Well if all pro athletes in the NFL,NHL,NBA,MLB and even some of the richer golfers, tennis players and Nascar drivers, etc.... all give their share, New Orleans is gonna get over one million dollars right there, and that will REALLY help. and if the average joes each give 35 dollars, that's a hell of a lot of money, too. i just want to make the point that people look to athletes and say they have a moral obligation to give, but if they do, so do us average joes. we can't all give at least $1000 like we expect them to, but most of us should at least be able to spare 5-10 bucks. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I respect Deion's challenge. I used to not be a fan of Deion, but that changed when he became a Christian. Honestly, that entire region needs all the help that they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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