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There are examples of NFL and NBA athletes at other schools

Drew Brees gave $3M to Purdue Ndamakong Suh gave $2.6M to Nebraska Michigan State got $4M from Magic Johnson and $3M from Draymond Green Roy Hibbert gave $1M to Georgetown Those are a few that I found in the first 5 minutes of a Google search. VT's pro athletes just don't give much for some reason. If any of them gave $100K or more, it would be trumpeted from the rooftops by VT Athletics. The fact that we never hear anything speaks volumes. Bruce Smith, Steve Johnson, Dell Curry, Andre Davis and Tyrod Taylor are the only pro athlete donors that I have ever heard mentioned for VT.
Posted: 08/29/2023 at 08:45 AM ET
(In response to this post by TekkNerd)

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jjbeat • 08/28/23 03:34 PM ET
4 mins from NFL Roster Cut deadline, and Smith is the only one...
VisorBoy Hokie • 08/29/23 03:58 PM ET
Have any of them other than Tyrod given any donations back to VT?
UpperQuad • 08/29/23 12:32 AM ET
Stay in your lane bro. This is none of your business.**
hokiehowl • 08/29/23 05:30 PM ET
VT's highly paid NFL player alumni should lead by example
UpperQuad • 08/30/23 09:35 AM ET
Ones that come to mind are the Fuller brothers and Coach Arians**
techer1983 • 08/29/23 01:28 PM ET
Forgot Tim Settle made a donation also**
StautonHokie • 08/29/23 09:00 AM ET
Fuller CB Room**
Hokie`79 • 08/29/23 08:47 AM ET
How do you know that??
Mercury • 08/29/23 07:59 AM ET
It is not a new problem
VTCALS72 • 08/29/23 08:42 AM ET
But apparently the athletes gloves get cheaped out on.../s**
HokieinATL07 • 08/29/23 11:45 AM ET
Are you sure other universities have received millions from NFL alums?
TekkNerd • 08/29/23 07:35 AM ET
There are examples of NFL and NBA athletes at other schools ◄
UpperQuad • 08/29/23 08:45 AM ET
All 4 Fuller brothers have given back **
StautonHokie • 08/29/23 04:23 AM ET
Wyatt Teller and Tremaine Edmunds are raking in the dough.
Zanderhokie • 08/28/23 08:49 PM ET
Christian Darrisaw is going to make a boatload in 2 years**
hoosnowahokie • 08/29/23 01:28 PM ET
Anyone know what the earnings.......
2hhoop3 • 08/28/23 09:18 PM ET
Wyatt is top 5 OL in NFL, i believe he was rated #1 guard at one time
AirForceHokie77 • 08/28/23 09:11 PM ET
Shame it doesn’t show how long they’ve been in the pros. Duane Brown seems
Hoakie82 • 08/28/23 06:26 PM ET
Duane has been in the NFL since the 1900s**
hokiehowl • 08/29/23 05:29 PM ET
This is Duane’s 16th season in the NFL
Zanderhokie • 08/28/23 08:44 PM ET
Avg career is 3.3 years, however that's determined. He's definitely far
UEMcGill • 08/28/23 08:51 PM ET
It seems like yesterday when Coach Cav discussed about talking Duane...
EDGEMAN • 08/28/23 07:13 PM ET
Coach Cav was an absolute prophet when he told Duane that.
Zanderhokie • 08/28/23 08:41 PM ET
My tailgate crew got mad since Duane had just made TD catch w/nice footwork**
seacain • 08/28/23 08:53 PM ET
I hope Brown has sent him a thank you note w/a girt certificate. **
Hoakie82 • 08/28/23 08:49 PM ET
Duane definitely owes Cav a massive thank you at a minimum
Zanderhokie • 08/28/23 08:57 PM ET
Coach Cav’s knowledge is still legendary. He is still very sharp!!!**
The Big Cat • 08/28/23 10:54 PM ET
More data available
jjbeat • 08/28/23 06:44 PM ET
Attended an NFLPA session few weeks back, I was amazed at the $$ figures,
blockh • 08/28/23 04:50 PM ET
Your take away? Did many (or most) find that "net pay" = quite different $$**
seacain • 08/28/23 08:42 PM ET
Absolutely, 50% for taxes, 1-3% for agent, union dues, etc. Most eye
blockh • 08/29/23 08:47 AM ET
The contract value.....
2hhoop3 • 08/29/23 01:50 PM ET
Wow. Those percentages sure put things in perspective. Thx for the info.**
seacain • 08/29/23 01:40 PM ET
That they still make a ton of money in a couple of years?
83Hokie • 08/29/23 07:56 PM ET
Agreed, that part of it is true....
TekkNerd • 08/30/23 07:28 AM ET
Khalil Herbert is getting hosed**
SarahVTHokie24 • 08/28/23 04:40 PM ET
Disagree. I'd say he's made the most of the opportunity...
VisorBoy Hokie • 08/29/23 04:02 PM ET
Talk about a bargain for the Bears. **
Zanderhokie • 08/28/23 08:45 PM ET
Agreed. It's a tough time to be a RB. Starting RB making under 1MM/year
Tank • 08/28/23 05:41 PM ET
RB is arguably the least valuable position in pro football
marcbvtgm • 08/29/23 10:25 AM ET
Thanks for posting. Nice to have as NFL rooting guide. I hope Isaiah Ford
VTCC 65 • 08/28/23 04:03 PM ET