GridIron26
06-24-2010, 06:08 PM
This is great. The NFL is doing some things to help in this matter. They have a partnership I believe with Wharton for people to take business classes (although admittedly that's more for the entrepreneurial players).
Also, one of James Thrash's primary roles with the organization is to help players handle their money.
Still, having a formal investing education is a sharp idea.
I was wondering to see if Thrash is still with Redskins organization, and I'm glad to hear that he still is..
InsaneBoost
06-24-2010, 06:08 PM
Very good to hear, it's crazy how these players go out and buy million dollar homes in multiple places, when they never even go to them, let alone the ones with like five floors and the player is single.
They need to learn to save it for when they are out of the NFL. I don't mind them having a nice home or car, but in the end, you still have to pay money on them.
Good to see Gibbs doing this.
Longtimefan
06-24-2010, 06:36 PM
Something very much needed, with no better person than Joe Gibbs involved in seeing it through.
firstdown
06-24-2010, 06:39 PM
I wonder if he will teach them that its not wise to invest in every one of their cousin's business adventures.
skinsfan_nn
06-24-2010, 06:55 PM
As usual, well done Coach Gibbs! First class and then some.
SFREDSKIN
06-24-2010, 10:14 PM
There are not enough words to describe or say about this man, he's a role model to kids and grownups. A unique selfless individual, a modern day Ghandi!!
Long live Joe Gibbs!!!
SmootSmack
06-24-2010, 10:53 PM
I was wondering to see if Thrash is still with Redskins organization, and I'm glad to hear that he still is..
I believe he still is, but don't quote me on that
SmootSmack
06-25-2010, 12:07 PM
Maybe Gibbs should have thought of this idea when he was coaching Mark Brunell
Ex-Pro Bowl QB Brunell to file for bankruptcy - Chicago Breaking Sports (http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/06/ex-pro-bowl-qb-brunell-to-file-for-bankruptcy.html)
Maybe Gibbs should have thought of this idea when he was coaching Mark Brunell
Ex-Pro Bowl QB Brunell to file for bankruptcy - Chicago Breaking Sports (http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/06/ex-pro-bowl-qb-brunell-to-file-for-bankruptcy.html)
Sad story. I heard that's basically why he's hanging on and not retiring. He can't afford to retire yet.
artmonkforhallofamein07
06-25-2010, 12:24 PM
Real Estate has hurt alot of people in the last 3 years. This market crash in the real estate market doesn't care who you are.
Sad story but there are alot of us out there who have lost alot in the last couple of years.
Cash is king right now.