Comments on: Schaub makes $200,000 donation to Houston hospital

By: clashpoint

clashpoint — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:35:20 +0000

I remember when the billionaire owner of the broncos gave 50k to help with recovery from the colorado fires. Some people praised him and some people panned him for being cheap. I think this action puts that action in the latter context.

Being a good character person both on and off the field does matter to who a team signs, the recent spate of arrests undelines that. Schaub isnt making it rain, clubbing people in nightclubs, speeding, smoking pot or hitting his mother. He is being the kind of role model every team should want to have. All other things being equal, I shoild hope that makes a difference.

By: txtuff

txtuff — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:04:32 +0000

The fact that his contract was brought into this story is a disgrace!! This is the 2nd year for him to give to Texas Children Hospital so it isn’t new this year. Plus the money was raised back in April, he didn’t just decide to all of a sudden do this.

One thing great about being a Texans fan and now that they are playing great is the fact that they have a lot of stand up men in the locker room!! Makes it even more fun to cheer for them.

By: 3kdad

3kdad — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:54:00 +0000

What an absurd story. I bet Schaub would have preferred to not receive any attention for this act. To say there is a link between his donation and his contract renewal is ridiculous. So your theory is that Schaub may be angling to use the gesture to some how benefit him. Like the donation will show the city what a great guy he is and the people will rally around him in contract negotiations. Are you serious? To even slightly imply that he did this for personal gain is so disrespectful. You should reach out to Schaub and apologize.

By: thankheavenfornumberseven

thankheavenfornumberseven — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:57:47 +0000

The NFL isn’t a charity. They should pay him what they think he’s worth.

By: wvucolumbus

wvucolumbus — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:32:11 +0000

I would feel so awkward making a donation that is released publicly.

(Matthew 6:2) When giving to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have their reward.

Great action by the Schaubs but it’s a little embarrassing to actually receive recognition for it. I remember reading where Jerry West was pissed and embarrassed that WVU leaked his charitable contributions in one particular instance.

By: talkintrashallday

talkintrashallday — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:54:39 +0000

Stand up guy right there

By: farty5

farty5 — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:53:47 +0000

Donating to a children’s hospital won’t get you a new deal. Only the most asinine of bloggers would post that. A new deal depends on how he plays, not pays.

Take it for what it is, a very generous donation to a great cause. Don’t twist it to something else.

By: mrbigass

mrbigass — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:52:29 +0000

I have never understood the tag “ability to stay healthy”. Are some guys just brittle and others are not? Or is it just pure luck?