Ex-Virginia Tech quarterback donates $10K to families

[the kid 05]

dude made about $25 million in 2005-6, when signed his new contract, $10K is .004% of that! but ron mexico giving $10K (which equates to about $15 to someone making $50K a year) is not the issue to me, to me what is troubling is that he felt the need to issue a press release to announce it when that is in fact (speaking in percentages of income) less than i spend on girl scout cookies, never mind what i give to charity on a regular basis!! millions of people give a higher percentage of their income than that every single week in the offering plates of their church!! it smacks of a desperate attempt to prop up his image and when put in relation to what he is actually worth, it is pocket change and not worthy of celebration even though i readily conceed it is true that he didn't have to do anything!

have you given anything yet mr. 420?

 

[Kilyin]

That's his weed money for the week. He could have done a little better than $10,000 in my opinion. The man signed a contract which guaranteed him $37 mil in bonuses and will pay him $130 mil if he fulfills the entire deal.

Yeah really, 10,000 dollars... these guys probably blow twice that in a nightclub in one evening. What a cheapskate.

 

[Achozen]

Kudos, Ron.

 

[Kilyin]

My issue with the " he could've done more" crowd is: Have you done anything?

I just think it sucks when we scorn what a person gives in good faith, when I haven't given anything. I realize some have acknowledged that he did a good thing, but if you haven't done a thing, why scorn what someone else has.

No, but I don't make a hundred million dollars a year to play a game. I may donate some money before all is said and done. I'm just a little leary of all the con-artist scams going around. Do I get my own press release if I donate a 20-spot?

Besides, there's more than one way to look at this. Here's my take. This is all about damage control. Do something good in an effort to make people forget about the 'water bottle', the fact you're a terrible QB, etc.

You may disagree, and that's fine.

 

[Biggems]

I think yall missed Ark's point.....it had nothing to do with the donation.....but the press conference for the donation....he had to announce to the world that he was giving to those families.....instead of simply giving to those families and keeping it private....

I also understand Ark's point about Vick possibly using this donation to help improve his tarnished image. Let's face it, Vick is not seen in good light these days...but now since we all have seen him publicly donate a lot of money to a tragic situation, he has improved his image a bit.

You just never know what is the motivation behind anyone's actions.....however, I can say this....whether Vick's donation was completely sincere or completely self-serving....I could care less....either way, he lent a hand to people in need.

I mean how many people donate a lot of money to charity just to donate to charity? I am not sure....however, I am willing to bet, that most do it, not only to help others, but also because they get a tax break. I wonder how many folks would stop donating if they didn't get that tax break. So IMO, even if Vick donated the money to improve his image, it is no different than a person donating to get a tax cut.......cause either way, someone who needs help is getting help

and to me, that is all that matters.....

 

[TexasAce]

I respec the gesture, but 10,000 from him is a joke.

He's one of the few players in the league with a 100 million dollar contract, and furthermore he's got more than 10,000 around his neck alone in that iced out chain.

If he can spend 30,000 on a chain, he can certainly give more than 10,000 for this cause.

 

[random Cs]

I think yall missed Ark's point.....it had nothing to do with the donation.....but the press conference for the donation....he had to announce to the world that he was giving to those families.....instead of simply giving to those families and keeping it private....

The Vick Foundation is collecting donations from local communities in both Atlanta and Virginia that will be placed in the United In Caring Fund for Victims of the VA Tech Tragedy and the special fund at the United Way of Montgomery, Radford and Floyd counties, which serves the Virginia Tech area.

Perhaps the press release had to do with his foundation that promotes others to donate?

 

[BlueStar22]

the idiocy in this thread throwing Vick under the bus is sad.

 

[Bleu Star]

No, but I don't make a hundred million dollars a year to play a game. I may donate some money before all is said and done. I'm just a little leary of all the con-artist scams going around. Do I get my own press release if I donate a 20-spot?

Besides, there's more than one way to look at this. Here's my take. This is all about damage control. Do something good in an effort to make people forget about the 'water bottle', the fact you're a terrible QB, etc.

You may disagree, and that's fine.

I don't disagree. You're definitely onto it.

 

[Bleu Star]

the idiocy in this thread throwing Vick under the bus is sad.

Who's throwing him under the bus??? We're on an internet forum discussing the potential motive behind it. There's no NBC, CBS, FOX, or otherwise here. We haven't called any press conferences to discuss his motives. As one poster stated, the guy likely spends triple the amount he donated on strip clubs, phat chains, and trips below the border. Kudos for donating. Kudos for at least appearing to be sparking others to do so as well. No kudos on the $5.

This is the perfect way to repair an image that has been dragged through the mud with only Ronny to blame.

Way to go agent. Bravo on the suggestion. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

 

[WoodysGirl]

Perhaps the press release had to do with his foundation that promotes others to donate?

That's how I saw it. People seem to miss the fact that he set up a support foundation. And that he was one of the first people sought out for comment.

Folks are so caught up on the "small" amount he contributed, but no one knows whether he's planning to donate more in private. I don't know that he will, and I don't know that he won't.

But I think he did a good thing. And with as many VA Tech athletic alums as they have. If they all drop $10k in the pot, those families will be well supported.

 

[Doomsday101]

No one is scoffing. It's a very commendable gesture. I guess every time I see a homeless person on an offramp I should be commended for giving a dollar.

When people start complaing that it is not enough that is scoffing at it, he has done something good and all I'm hearing from some is he makes a lot of money as if that is suppose to mean he should give a certain percentage. He is helping and that is what matters not how much he gives, he is setting up a foundation to help these people in a time of need yet I'm hearing from some saying well he needs to give more?

 

[jay cee]

Dooms, you and WG can give it up. There is no getting through to such idiocy.

There is no way you can make this a bad thing.

 

[Doomsday101]

Dooms, you and WG can give it up. There is no getting through to such idiocy.

There is no way you can make this a bad thing.

Your right. I'm not a Vick fan and have been quick to call him out when he screws up and not a big fan of his ability as a QB but stepping up like he did in this situation deserves credit

 

[Danny White]

Far more important than the money will be if Vick helps rally the VT community.

He's hugely important to that school, and he can play a role in helping rebuild their spirits and their sense of community.

Vick's success and profile at VT gave that school a real sense of pride while he was there, and that has carried over in the subsequent years as well. I'm sure if you asked most people what they thought of when they think of Virginia Tech, they'd say "Michael Vick." That's clearly not the case any more, though.

Vick can play a real part in helping his school through this crisis, and I hope that he does. I think this donation is a good first step, but I hope he contributes in ways other than money as well. To be perfectly frank, how much money do the victim's families need because of this? I know some of the professors' families have lost their providers, but for the most part, it's families mourning the loss of their children and money won't help bring that back at all.

 

[Doomsday101]

Far more important than the money will be if Vick helps rally the VT community.

He's hugely important to that school, and he can play a role in helping rebuild their spirits and their sense of community.

Vick's success and profile at VT gave that school a real sense of pride while he was there, and that has carried over in the subsequent years as well. I'm sure if you asked most people what they thought of when they think of Virginia Tech, they'd say "Michael Vick." That's clearly not the case any more, though.

Vick can play a real part in helping his school through this crisis, and I hope that he does. I think this donation is a good first step, but I hope he contributes in ways other than money as well. To be perfectly frank, how much money do the victim's families need because of this? I know some of the professors' families have lost their providers, but for the most part, it's families mourning the loss of their children and money won't help bring that back at all.

Very good post

 

[DC Cowboy]

That's his weed money for the week. He could have done a little better than $10,000 in my opinion. The man signed a contract which guaranteed him $37 mil in bonuses and will pay him $130 mil if he fulfills the entire deal.

You my friend are a joke!

 

[DC Cowboy]

dude made about $25 million in 2005-6, when signed his new contract, $10K is .004% of that! but ron mexico giving $10K (which equates to about $15 to someone making $50K a year) is not the issue to me, to me what is troubling is that he felt the need to issue a press release to announce it when that is in fact (speaking in percentages of income) less than i spend on girl scout cookies, never mind what i give to charity on a regular basis!! millions of people give a higher percentage of their income than that every single week in the offering plates of their church!! it smacks of a desperate attempt to prop up his image and when put in relation to what he is actually worth, it is pocket change and not worthy of celebration even though i readily conceed it is true that he didn't have to do anything!

OR he could be drawing attention to it so others know where to donate. give me a break please.

 

[Crown Royal]

That's his weed money for the week. He could have done a little better than $10,000 in my opinion. The man signed a contract which guaranteed him $37 mil in bonuses and will pay him $130 mil if he fulfills the entire deal.

/listeningtothisradioshow.

 

[Crown Royal]

Let's say I make 100k per year (I don't). If I give $100 to the families of VT (and BTW - I won't be giving a dime), by the logic in this thread, I am not giving enough. How much should I give? 1000.00? 10000?

What percentage of one's income is morally required to be given?

If Vick didn't give a penny it doesn't matter. He isn't morally obligated to do so.