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    Turley challenges active players to give to fund

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    Updated: November 27, 2007, 1:20 PM ET


    Kyle Turley is donating an entire game check to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund for retired NFL players in need -- and challenging his fellow active players to give as well.


    "I am issuing a challenge to all current players of this great game to take action and stand with me and show these men that they are not forgotten," the Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman said in a news release issued by Gridiron Greats on Tuesday.

    "I am asking them to join me by donating a portion of their December 23 game check, whether large or small, to go directly to retired players in need. Whether they choose to keep their participation confidential or release their name as a participant is not important. What is important is doing something to make a difference."


    The Gridiron Greats fund, overseen by NFL Hall of Famers Mike Ditka and Gale Sayers, provides financial assistance and coordinates social service assistance to retired NFL players in need. Ditka has been an outspoken critic of the NFL and its players union over the disability benefits program for retired players.

    "The fact that there are so many guys out there in desperate need of help, when something could be done by the owners and the union, is shameful," said Sayers, a board member of the Gridiron Greats. "While they spend their time making excuses, we are committed to providing whatever help we can to improve the lives of so many of the men that played this great game. In this season of giving it is absolutely wonderful what [Turley] and these active players are doing by reaching out to the retired players who are need."
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    Can you imagine if every player would give $25K like Turley did????? That's like $40 million or so!!

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    Yeah, I know the owners are (ryhmes with sticks) but c'mon if just one would step up, think of the possible marketing angle...or how about they do a matching campaign with the fans at the game...

    I.e. Owner says, for every fan who drops his ticket stub with a $5 in the collection box, I'll match the donation. Heck it's only a fraction of the $$ the owner takes in, but it would add up to a lot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rbedgood View Post
    Yeah, I know the owners are (ryhmes with sticks) but c'mon if just one would step up, think of the possible marketing angle...or how about they do a matching campaign with the fans at the game...

    I.e. Owner says, for every fan who drops his ticket stub with a $5 in the collection box, I'll match the donation. Heck it's only a fraction of the $$ the owner takes in, but it would add up to a lot.
    Great idea, but you are obviously unaware of the Hunts. :p

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chiefster View Post
    Great idea, but you are obviously unaware of the Hunts. :p
    I am aware of them as well as all the other cheap *******s that run this league.

    I'm just writing this stuff on multiple football boards hoping one of their grandkids (who might have the Internet) might print it out and say, Grandpa...this is a good idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rbedgood View Post
    I am aware of them as well as all the other cheap *******s that run this league.

    I'm just writing this stuff on multiple football boards hoping one of their grandkids (who might have the Internet) might print it out and say, Grandpa...this is a good idea.
    Heh!

    Good thinkin!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrunkHillbilly View Post
    Can you imagine if every player would give $25K like Turley did????? That's like $40 million or so!!

    Exactly!

    http://arrowheadjunkies.com/pictures/PhotoShop/sig_pics/NFL_Players/kansas_city_chiefs/tyson.jackson/062009/tyson.jackson.500.png

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    I just watched CostasNOW and Charles Barkley, John Mcenroe and Bob Costas all decided to follow in Turley's footsteps and donate $25,000 each. Maybe Turley might have sparked a little something and some others will step up and show Upshaw what he should have done a long time ago.

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    I still say that the owners are (insert expletive that rhymes with sticks) if they don't jump in and do something on this weekend...what the owners should do is donate proceeds from the preseason game where they have raped and pillaged their season ticket holders to this cause. Ooops, I'm being logical again...I'll stop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rbedgood View Post
    I still say that the owners are (insert expletive that rhymes with sticks) if they don't jump in and do something on this weekend...what the owners should do is donate proceeds from the preseason game where they have raped and pillaged their season ticket holders to this cause. Ooops, I'm being logical again...I'll stop.
    Yep, can't have that.

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    There are ex NFL players living (barely), in homeless shelters getting $80 a month.

    I think the NFL owes them something.
    http://arrowheadjunkies.com/pictures/PhotoShop/sig_pics/NFL_Players/kansas_city_chiefs/tyson.jackson/062009/tyson.jackson.500.png

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