Cordo Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Of course, I'm sure there will be several heehawes who say he should be doing or giving more: ...After visiting New Orleans, Bush made it clear that any organization that he works with will have to do something to rebuild the city. He hasn't yet played a single down, but here's what he's brought to New Orleans: > The New Orleans Police Department is receiving 12 Hummers to replace vehicles lost last August. > On Monday, Bush will give $100,000 to the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans for Holy Trinity Church, which has 267 autistic and handicapped children. "There is no school that can handle them except Holy Trinity, but they were going to be closed," Ornstein said. The Saints called Bush and asked him if he was interested in helping, so he got Adidas to donate $50,000. The NFL has a matching fund for any Saints players donating to the rebuilding of New Orleans. > On Wednesday, Bush will pledge another $100,000 to re-sod Tad Gormley Stadium, a football and track facility that was flooded. "They are going to call it the Reggie Bush Field at Tad (Gormley) Stadium," Ornstein said. On his trip to New Orleans, Bush visited the Ninth Ward, one of the hardest-hit parts of the city. "You can't imagine the devastation," he said. "It shows me we are playing more than football. We are going to do our part in rebuilding a great city." When Tim Aldrich, manager of the Weseloh Hummer facility, heard that Bush would receive these Hummers, he quickly went to work to make sure that Bush would pick up the vehicles in Carlsbad.... Link Edited May 13, 2006 by Cordo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Bush has already said he plans on contributing as much as he can to the Hurricane Katrina efforts. I don't think he is using Katrina victims' plight as a PR move in order to get something he wants. He is a humble kid and nothing has suggested anything different. Everyone is always assuming things went in comes to these kind of issues. To assume that he is gonna be a cheap NFL player is more farfetched than what I am saying, considering who he is that is. 1466832[/snapback] Hmmmm ... "as much as he can" ... I wouldn't go that far. 25%??? He's going to sign a contract for more money than he'll ever need and all he can give from jersey sales -- beyond his contract cash -- is 25%? Nice gesture to a worthy cause, but clearly a PR stunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hmmmm ... "as much as he can" ... I wouldn't go that far. 25%??? He's going to sign a contract for more money than he'll ever need and all he can give from jersey sales -- beyond his contract cash -- is 25%? Nice gesture to a worthy cause, but clearly a PR stunt. 1467289[/snapback] Hearing what he is doing, how can you even take the time to criticize? I'm amazed. Kudos to Reggie Bush for stepping right up and doing something good in the community. He didn't have to do a single thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Hearing what he is doing, how can you even take the time to criticize? I'm amazed. Kudos to Reggie Bush for stepping right up and doing something good in the community. He didn't have to do a single thing. 1467303[/snapback] If he'd been the "humble kid" his handlers keep telling us he is, and just made an unconditional donation to the city's recovery -- like so many of us did -- that would be kudos worthy. But to say "IF" I can have my number of choice, despite NFL tradition, then I'll do something for the cause. BAH. That's nice, but it's not the inspiring selflessness that sooooo many around the country have exhibited. It was a PR stunt -- but hey, if it helps the recovery, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hmmmm ... "as much as he can" ... I wouldn't go that far. 25%??? He's going to sign a contract for more money than he'll ever need and all he can give from jersey sales -- beyond his contract cash -- is 25%? Nice gesture to a worthy cause, but clearly a PR stunt. 1467289[/snapback] He hasn't even recieved a contract yet and he's already doing more for the community than is ever expected from a rookie player yet he's recieving more criticism for his efforts than anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I'm criticizing him for coming into the league and trying to change the rules so he can wear a number he likes. Reggie Bush is not bigger than the league. Pick a new number and do what you are going to get paid to do. Think about your place of employment. If someone just hired came in and started talking about changing an established policy, that is in no way detrimental to anyone, because it didn't suit his taste what would you think about him? What might you suggest to that perspective employee... ... if you don't like it find another place to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I'm criticizing him for coming into the league and trying to change the rules so he can wear a number he likes. Reggie Bush is not bigger than the league. Pick a new number and do what you are going to get paid to do. Think about your place of employment. If someone just hired came in and started talking about changing an established policy, that is in no way detrimental to anyone, because it didn't suit his taste what would you think about him? What might you suggest to that perspective employee... ... if you don't like it find another place to work. 1467348[/snapback] If the policy (as it is in this case) is arbitrary and making an exception ould hurt noone and nothing, who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 If he'd been the "humble kid" his handlers keep telling us he is, and just made an unconditional donation to the city's recovery -- like so many of us did -- that would be kudos worthy. But to say "IF" I can have my number of choice, despite NFL tradition, then I'll do something for the cause. BAH. That's nice, but it's not the inspiring selflessness that sooooo many around the country have exhibited. It was a PR stunt -- but hey, if it helps the recovery, 1467321[/snapback] Did you even look at cordo's post above? None of that sounded conditional. And the NFL tradition thing is BS. It's just a rule that they changed in the 70s. Other RBs have worn single digit numbers in the history of the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 He hasn't even recieved a contract yet and he's already doing more for the community than is ever expected from a rookie player yet he's recieving more criticism for his efforts than anyone. 1467330[/snapback] I like the kid already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I dont understand the criticism? I have seen nothing but good things from this young man up to now. Why are people looking for reasons not to like what he is doing? Jealosy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 After reading what Cordo posted anybody Who was dogging Bush needs to pry their foot out of their mouth. The kid's alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Just watching the sports on my local news and Bush was in camp for rookie workouts WITHOUT a signed contract! He also said that he would like to have the #5 but if the NFL says no then it's no big deal! He spoke perfect english and seems like a respectful kid. I dont see whats not to like . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 He hasn't even recieved a contract yet and he's already doing more for the community than is ever expected from a rookie player yet he's recieving more criticism for his efforts than anyone. 1467330[/snapback] I supose he could quietly donate 25% of his jersey sales to Katrina relief no matter what his number he wears. I don't see the need to tie the two things together. What does the NFL rules on jersey nubers have to do with helping the gulf? Reggie Bush can do whatever he wants. I'm not a danged if he does danged if he doesn't guy. He could not donate a single penny to Katrina relief and you wouldn't hear me bash him. Use the search feature. I haven't said a negative thing about the guy. No big deal to me one way or the other. I'm still not bashing him but I don't think he should be allowed to wear 5, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I supose he could quietly donate 25% of his jersey sales to Katrina relief no matter what his number he wears. I don't see the need to tie the two things together. What does the NFL rules on jersey nubers have to do with helping the gulf? Reggie Bush can do whatever he wants. I'm not a danged if he does danged if he doesn't guy. He could not donate a single penny to Katrina relief and you wouldn't hear me bash him. Use the search feature. I haven't said a negative thing about the guy. No big deal to me one way or the other. I'm still not bashing him but I don't think he should be allowed to wear 5, that's all. 1467659[/snapback] Well put! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I supose he could quietly donate 25% of his jersey sales to Katrina relief no matter what his number he wears. I don't see the need to tie the two things together. What does the NFL rules on jersey nubers have to do with helping the gulf? Reggie Bush can do whatever he wants. I'm not a danged if he does danged if he doesn't guy. He could not donate a single penny to Katrina relief and you wouldn't hear me bash him. Use the search feature. I haven't said a negative thing about the guy. No big deal to me one way or the other. I'm still not bashing him but I don't think he should be allowed to wear 5, that's all. 1467659[/snapback] You're so frickin' neutral on this, I'm going to start unofficially calling you Switzerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Exactly. I liked Reggie Bush before this episode. So he ONLY cares about Katrina victims IF he can wear some stupid number? What a Megan Fox. 1466739[/snapback] where do you get that ONLY part? do you know how much he is or isn't giving aside from that? and fer chrissakes, we could be talking about half a million bucks or more here, that's nothing to sneeze at. i don't see the big deal. reggie knows there's been some momentum toward adopting the college numbering rules, and he'd obviously really like to see that happen so he can keep wearing 5. so he makes a very generous pledge to try and push things in that direction to the extent he can. i just don't see the problem. and, given the millions the NFL is going to be making off of this kid in merchandising and chit alone, i think it's a little ridiculous to begrudge him the right to make this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 reggie knows there's been some momentum toward adopting the college numbering rules, 1467689[/snapback] Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 That rule was in since 1978, not quite 3 decades. He gets no proceeds from jersey sales. They are sold under license to the NFL, and the money made is shared amongst all 32 NFL teams. 1466137[/snapback] Getting really sick of this Reggie it's a rule grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I simply don't understand what the big stink is about this. This guy is getting bashed for doing a good deed? What the hell is this world coming to? If there is this much negativity in this thread alone, I'm sure there is a ton more throughout the nation. And for what? From what I've seen so far Reggie Bush is a standup guy. And until he does something to disprove that, I'll respect him. If Reggie sees all the negativity surrounding this, mark my words he'll probably end up giving 25% of his jersey sales regardless of what number he has. So he was drafted by the Saints, has been there and seen the devastation first hand and wants to and IS doing something to help out. Give the guy a break already! It says alot to me about a young man coming into the league and worrying about something except ME ME ME. I give the guy props and wish there were more like him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 It says alot to me about a young man coming into the league and worrying about something except ME ME ME. 1467734[/snapback] Not to bash, but the jersey issue is pretty much just about HIM, HIM, HIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Not to bash, but the jersey issue is pretty much just about HIM, HIM, HIM. 1467738[/snapback] Rookies come into the league all the time and want their college jersey numbers. Does that make them sombreros or selfish? I don't think so. In his case it is different in the fact that the NFL doesn't allow RBs to wear #5. So he values his college number. So what? I give him props for the 25% thing. He has already done a sh*tload to help out the city of New Orleans. I'm sure after the criticism that he'll give the $ to the relief fund regardless of what # he wears. PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME EAT MY WORDS REGGIE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Rookies come into the league all the time and want their college jersey numbers.Does that make them sombreros or selfish? I don't think so. In his case it is different in the fact that the NFL doesn't allow RBs to wear #5. So he values his college number. So what? I give him props for the 25% thing. He has already done a sh*tload to help out the city of New Orleans. I'm sure after the criticism that he'll give the $ to the relief fund regardless of what # he wears. PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME EAT MY WORDS REGGIE!!! 1467754[/snapback] I'VE BEEN CENSORED!!! First time for everything I guess. They put in sombreros in stead of as*hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Listen, people -- based on what Cordo posted, it's pretty clear Reggie Bush independently cares about the Katrina situation. I wasn't aware of all that before, but I applaud him for it. However, my point remains... I supose he could quietly donate 25% of his jersey sales to Katrina relief no matter what his number he wears. I don't see the need to tie the two things together. What does the NFL rules on jersey nubers have to do with helping the gulf? 1467659[/snapback] By making even that ONE act of charity conditional upon the NFL changing a rule to accomodate himself, it makes Reggie seem selfish. If he wants to challenge a rule because it's just plain stupid and arbitrary, he shouldn't need to use such methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Listen, people -- based on what Cordo posted, it's pretty clear Reggie Bush independently cares about the Katrina situation. I wasn't aware of all that before, but I applaud him for it. However, my point remains... By making even that ONE act of charity conditional upon the NFL changing a rule to accomodate himself, it makes Reggie seem selfish. If he wants to challenge a rule because it's just plain stupid and arbitrary, he shouldn't need to use such methods. 1467772[/snapback] I think what you sorta have to take out of what he is saying is that he isn't doing it just to make more money for himself. He really, really, really, really wants the number he has had his whole life. And like someone else said, he has already said he isn't gonna make a big deal about it if he doesn't get it. Everyone, please, stop ripping the kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I think what you sorta have to take out of what he is saying is that he isn't doing it just to make more money for himself. He really, really, really, really wants the number he has had his whole life. And like someone else said, he has already said he isn't gonna make a big deal about it if he doesn't get it. Everyone, please, stop ripping the kid. 1467779[/snapback] I'm sure all that's accurate. And I'll stop "ripping" on him, now that I know of his other charitable efforts, but his decision to link those efforts to his desire to wear a number was a bad one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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