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VT's highly paid NFL player alumni should lead by example

They are the primary beneficiaries of the VT football program (along with the highly paid coaching staff) and should set an example by giving back financially. Why should non-athlete VT alumni contribute to VT football if the primary beneficiaries of the VT football program aren't giving money?
Posted: 08/30/2023 at 09:35 AM ET
(In response to this post by hokiehowl)

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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