Doc Brown Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 The hit was so egregious that I can't just write it off as an isolated incident where he simply lost his cool. You usually just push somebody or throw a punch when frustrated. He took multiple steps and put his full body weight on the back of his neck. He could've ended White's career and possibly screwed him up for life with a brain stem injury. Even the apology after the game rubbed me the wrong way as he talked more about the officials not calling anything on White all game as if the hit was justified. Having said that, the $50k donation is greatly appreciated and I hope he continues to give to various charities in the Buffalo area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Doc Brown said: The hit was so egregious that I can't just write it off as an isolated incident where he simply lost his cool. You usually just push somebody or throw a punch when frustrated. He took multiple steps and put his full body weight on the back of his neck. He could've ended White's career and possibly screwed him up for life with a brain stem injury. Even the apology after the game rubbed me the wrong way as he talked more about the officials not calling anything on White all game as if the hit was justified. Having said that, the $50k donation is greatly appreciated and I hope he continues to give to various charities in the Buffalo area. He played in 131 games. He had one dirty hit. That pretty much defines "isolated incident." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Underscore_ Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Forget about the hit on Tre White for a minute. If fact, forget about football for a minute. Buffalo is a special place despite taking abuse from the rest of the country. A special thing about people from Buffalo, or people of Buffalo (for you that are natives only at heart) is that we wear the pride of our home on our sleeve for life. Tim Russert, Chris Berman, and the people who raised about half a million dollars for the Andy Dalton Foundation – this is their “home town”. Hell, this is Shelby Waddle’s “home town”. Nobody expects him to be a Bills fan when playing for another team, but he never carried any loyalty to his home during his career (like Moose Johnson did for example), why try to "buy" it now? Screw him. Gronkowski should go back to Boston and stay there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Nice move. That said, “massive” is the wrong word. His reported net worth is $15MM. That means he donated 0.3% of his net worth. Again, nice move on his part, but let’s say you have $100k in the bank, and $500k in your 401k, that would be like donating ~$900 to the hospital. Still a great thing, but you’re not making the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring it Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Augie said: It is also generous when you give publicly. $50k is $50k. I think he meant that giving publicly can become for show and/or image. Where as anonymously it isn’t for show usually! Hard to judge someone’s true intentions. You’re right!That 50k helps no matter the motive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Very nice but he will always be a douchebag in my world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 every charitable donation from Gronk needs to include a video of him hitting a defenseless Tre' already lying on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 12 hours ago, The Senator said: Yep, he’s a great dude, and this sh* t was what was RIGHT for football... I know what he did, but it’s football (a very rough sport), and White had been successfully holding him and roughing him all game without getting called for it (which I was happy about). He just lost his cool. Not right, I know. 9 hours ago, MakeBuffaloGreatAgain said: Trying to cripple someone is more than being in the heat of the moment. Using your logic though, OJ could argue that he was in the heat of the moment also. Your analogy really down plays how vicious and despicable Gronk was... he was borderline psychopathic criminal. Your point isn’t nearly as close as you think, which is my point. Oh lord. He wan’t trying to cripple anyone. This is ridiculous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 10 hours ago, Ol Dirty B said: I can't believe people are criticizing charity. I'm not a fan of his, but I'm not gonna say hey why not more. Plenty athletes and people have donated more, many more have donated less. Charity to a good cause is good with me. Be it a $1 or $1,000,000. I think they are criticizing the thread title more than the charitable donation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Ol Dirty B said: I can't believe people are criticizing charity. imo no one is" criticizing charity" to your comment - Oh, I can. Its quite simple and shouldn't be a surprise. Many charities refuse the donations if it comes from "shady sources". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 13 hours ago, Augie said: He wants to be able to come home to see family......safely. ? I don’t hate him for being good on our evil nemesis. I also won’t hold him eternally in contempt for an egregious hit on Tre. We all make mistakes, especially in the heat of the moment. This is a great gesture and will help real people. It’s not “massive” if you are in that economic circle, but I won’t diminish it is any way. Well done! Thanks for the $50,000 donation Gronk !!! BUT it's going to cost MUCH more then $50,000 if he wants to come back home and not have to worry about getting his a$$ whooped , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 27 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: I know what he did, but it’s football (a very rough sport), and White had been successfully holding him and roughing him all game without getting called for it (which I was happy about). He just lost his cool. Not right, I know. Cheatriots were up 23-3 with less than 5 minutes to play in the game when Gronkowski “just lost his cool”. He had 3 penalties of his own in the 2nd half alone. He picks that moment to ‘lose his cool’? Looked more like ‘roid-rage than “lost his cool”, and he should have been ejected immediately. If you remember, he acted like a complete a**hole as he left the field, grinning, pumping his fists, taunting the crowd - then brushed off the whole thing in a post-game interview, or tried to. I don’t think I’ll ever warm up to that ass-hat, no matter how much he gives - especially when his publicity agent stages major news event for a relatively modest donation. He makes me sick. . 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 This may signal that he will sign with Bills any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I’m sorry but $50k is by no means a MASSIVE donation. It’s certainly a nice gesture but the Wire didn’t do Gronkowski any favors with the use of that adjective. A really nice move by Gronk but a an unforced blunder by the Editor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I don’t begrudge the gesture as ultimately every dollar going to help kids that are sick and in need of help from any source is by definition a good thing regardless of any “PR” type motivation if that’s the case—but also no question that Gronk has burned a lot of bridges with his antics on the field and that hit on White was as unbelievable as it gets, imho. I truly hope he’s coming around and is making real changes in his life as part of finally maturing/growing up, but let’s wait and see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, stevestojan said: Nice move. That said, “massive” is the wrong word. His reported net worth is $15MM. That means he donated 0.3% of his net worth. Again, nice move on his part, but let’s say you have $100k in the bank, and $500k in your 401k, that would be like donating ~$900 to the hospital. Still a great thing, but you’re not making the news. Gronk made a significant donation to a western NY medical facility. Instead of being dismissive one should be appreciative of it. Now you and others are describing it as a trivial contribution. What you don't consider and mention is that this contribution isn't the only contribution he makes to charities. You don't think that the focus of his charitable contributions is focused where he has played for a long time? Gronk has been involved in a number of charitable events for a variety of causes. I find the criticizing of this player for the amount of his contribution (which I consider to be generous) to be small-minded, ungracious and churlish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 13 hours ago, Augie said: It is also generous when you give publicly. $50k is $50k. ...good call Augie.....probably some here who put ten bucks in the Sunday collection basket and take change......oh well................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Ray Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...good call Augie.....probably some here who put ten bucks in the Sunday collection basket and take change......oh well................... oh, thats not how it's supposed to work? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsam4031 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 15 hours ago, K-9 said: It’s a start. Agreed hes got a long way to go in my book. Still hate him for his dirty it on White and his antics at a Buffalo wedding where he wore a buffalo Bills hat while being introduce at a wedding party then threw it on the ground and stepped on it. Pompous moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Augie said: PLEASE, let us not denigrate a significant donation to a great cause. Is it what I would classify as “massive”? No, of course not. My wife lives in the world of large foundations and endowments. Nothing massive about this for someone of that wealth. But that takes ZERO away from what actually happened here. A guy who is leaving the only significant job he has ever known has just committed a large sum of money to a very good cause. I don’t care if it was $50, I welcome his contribution. Don’t lessen it because he has more money than most of us. . Who funded the Foundation? Was it your money? I’ll bet it was mostly money Gronk elected to funnel that way. Good for the hospital indeed, and I won’t discount his contribution in any way. I think most of us are denigrating the clickbait headline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 14 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...if what has been reported about him is accurate, he has NEVER touched one dime of his $53.79 mil in career earnings......pretty damn remarkable fiscal discipline....so charitable contributions and support are at his whim....good show Gronk....flip side is THE one Latrell Spreewell, who said when NBA Timberwolves offered him $14 mil a year, " I have a family to feed"....azz clown lost everything including all of his exorbitant excesses.....who cares.... it is not just his fiscal discipline and at a whim. If he hasn't touched that money, he is making about $2mil per year in interest.... Wowza! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Bravo! And I dont think we relentlessly booed him. The Tre White thing was ugly and turned people against him late, but all along, Gronk was a goofball and made me laugh. I liked him, it sucked to see him on the Patriots and a key safety valve for Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 My word there are some salty folk 'round these parts. Look, Gronk may be an ass, but he has absolutely no requirement to give money to anyone or any cause. He donated a very large sum of money--more than the average American makes in a single year--to a very worthwhile cause in his home town. That some people have managed to find a way to criticize him for that says a LOT more about them than it does about him. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Putin said: Thanks for the $50,000 donation Gronk !!! BUT it's going to cost MUCH more then $50,000 if he wants to come back home and not have to worry about getting his a$$ whooped , Is there a Putin vs Gronk PPV in our future? I might pay for that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: imo no one is" criticizing charity" to your comment - Oh, I can. Its quite simple and shouldn't be a surprise. Many charities refuse the donations if it comes from "shady sources". What a sad existence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Did he donate to the concussion unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Again this money did not come from Rob's wallet directly, it's from he and his brothers foundation. I am sure Rob plays a huge role in fundraising events such as golf outings and dinners to raise money for the foundation. But they could have very well said it was donated by Gordie Gronkowski Jr, he is an equal partner in the foundation, but obviously Rob name is the key to it's success. I am not belittling the donation, I think it's great that they are donating to the area. It's just misleading that it's from Rob alone. So, thank you to all the Gronk brothers. And the title was pulled from another article, i believe the OP wanted to put that in there to get it going quickly. Which it did, well done! Edited June 19, 2019 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, KD in CA said: $50k / $53m in career earning = 1/10 of 1%. Nice donation and kudos to him, but yes, not close to "massive". I was expecting 10x that amount from the thread title. Right, massive would be at least 500k to a few million. 50k is less than .01 % of his career earnings to put in perspective. Edited June 19, 2019 by HeHateMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Just now, HeHateMe said: Right, massive would be at least 500k to a few million. 50k is less than .01 % of his career earnings to put in perspective. Where have you been?!?!?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gugny said: Where have you been?!?!?!?? ? Oh I follow, I hope I'm safe!! Edited June 19, 2019 by HeHateMe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, HeHateMe said: ? We've been looking for you all week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 28 minutes ago, ricojes said: Again this money did not come from Rob's wallet directly, it's from he and his brothers foundation. I am sure Rob plays a huge role in fundraising events such as golf outings and dinners to raise money for the foundation, but they could have very well said it was donated by Gordie Gronkowski Jr, he is an equal partner in the foundation, but obviously Rob name is the key to it's success. I am not belittling the donation, I think it's great that they are donating to the area. It's just misleading that it's from Rob alone. So, thank you to all the Gronk brothers. And the title was pulled from another article, i believe the OP wanted to put that in there to get it going quickly. Which it did, well done! That’s fair enough. It does not come directly from Gronk’s pocket, but it does come from his time and efforts, and his name. You or I could start a foundation and nobody is showing up at our golf tournaments. I could give up a rare weekend off, and it wouldn’t raise any money. I’m sure the brothers get some credit for the time spent making it happen. Regardless, I can’t see having a negative reaction to such a positive act.If you think “massive” was a mischaracterization, that’s not Gronk’s fault. If you think it was “too little”, maybe you should give more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Happy for the hospital and grateful for Gronk's generous donation, but why the publicity? Why the need to make sure we all know about it? I've known countless pro athletes over the years that donate time, money, and other resources to charitable causes routinely and most don't need any public recognition for it. Indeed, most don't want it. Flame me all you want, but there's a hint of manipulation here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Props to Gronk, who I’ve been loving on for a few years now over how frequently he praises WNY. Leave it to miserable people to find something wrong with a 50k donation to a charitable cause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Augie said: Is there a Putin vs Gronk PPV in our future? I might pay for that! If Gronk had his arms and legs tied & Putin had a baseball bat, sign me up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Rico said: If Gronk had his arms and legs tied & Putin had a baseball bat, sign me up. I'd rather Gronk was beaten with a titanium elbow brace instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, K-9 said: I'd rather Gronk was beaten with a titanium elbow brace instead. If Tre White was wearing it & the proceeds went to Children’s Hospital, they’d raise a lot more money than 50K. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, Rockpile233 said: Props to Gronk, who I’ve been loving on for a few years now over how frequently he praises WNY. Leave it to miserable people to find something wrong with a 50k donation to a charitable cause. Welcome to TBD! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I used to like Gronk. Ive even defended him to people at the bar, etc. He pulled a garbage move that changed the way I see him. Now he’s a garbage person imo. Fair? I don’t know, more so I don’t care. I’m sure he doesn’t care how I feel about him so why should I spend any amount of time thinking about how I feel about him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Bobby Hooks said: I used to like Gronk. Ive even defended him to people at the bar, etc. He pulled a garbage move that changed the way I see him. Now he’s a garbage person imo. Fair? I don’t know, more so I don’t care. I’m sure he doesn’t care how I feel about him so why should I spend any amount of time thinking about how I feel about him? But you had to post and get it out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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