Donovan Brazier possibly worth 2 MILLION DOLLARS $$$$

He has to take the money. He'd be a fool not to. Who knows what shape he'll be in in four years, or even next year. Take the money while your hot, and hope for the best. Try to change as little as possible in the way of training environment, and take it.

A college degree isn't worth all that much, not to mention he could still pursue one on his own if he wanted to. Pay if forward to the team at A&M by making their program sound like the greatest thing that ever happened to him. They'll recruit some studs and be just fine without him.

Take the money kid! Don't blow it all. Invest some of it. You'll be set for life.

"A college degree isn't worth all that much."

Uhhhhh, wrong. At the very least, you'd have learned when to use "your" and "you're " correctly.

Someone had to address this topic but man flotrack writes as well as they interview and commentate. Tough reading. The kid should go pro and hire Hector Hernandez as his training partner and pacer for his pro races.

Project manager wrote:

"A college degree isn't worth all that much."

Uhhhhh, wrong. At the very least, you'd have learned when to use "your" and "you're " correctly.

"uhhhh" says the project manager that makes 45k a year. Move along...

Set for life?? Do a Google search of some past Olympians. Some made some money, but most made decent money and got jobs in the industry. Coaching, working at Nike or other major companies. I know a two Gold Medal winners, one is still struggling, the other is doing OK, has a house and 2 cars, but not set. Also another sprinter that ran sub 10, and the Olympics is in the Navy. Enlisted. He chose to serve our country, and has some money, but not set for life.

[quote]Project manager wrote:

"A college degree isn't worth all that much."

I agree. Not having one can certainly take you out of the market for many jobs, but just having a degree doesn't do anything for the degree holder. It's about what you know and who you know .

With that said, it's simple math. What's the monetary cost of a yearly education at Texas AnM and will this contract pay him more than that. My guess is that this contract will pay him much more. I'm not an alum, but Texas AnM is a great school. With that said....the opportunity for him to pursue a degree at Texas AnM will most likely always be there. This contract opportunity likely has an incredibly small window. Take the money and...run. If I had to guess, Webb probably does not regret taking the money.

Jerry Maguire wrote:

Kid hasn't even been tested yet....

You're right, he hasn't been tested yet.

Project manager wrote:

"A college degree isn't worth all that much."

Uhhhhh, wrong. At the very least, you'd have learned when to use "your" and "you're " correctly.

Oh wow, you got me there, you're pretty smart!

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Yes, with about two million dollars in base salary, and maybe another million or so in perks along the way, he'd be set for life IF he has any concept of managing money.

OR he could pursue some random degree and use it to secure some middle management position for 50k a year sometime down the road. Yippee!

Odds are he'll be done by the next Olympic cycle. Strike while the iron is hot.

2 million.. set for life at age 19??? Dude I made almost 500,000 when I ran, and I am still working. It got me a house and debt free. Even with a 7-10% return, not sure he is set from age 19-20. Depends on how he spends it And is the 2 million for sure. Agent, taxes, The Silver Medalist in 2004 and Gold in 2008 did not get 2 million.

Olympic Truth wrote:

2 million.. set for life at age 19??? Dude I made almost 500,000 when I ran, and I am still working. It got me a house and debt free. Even with a 7-10% return, not sure he is set from age 19-20. Depends on how he spends it And is the 2 million for sure. Agent, taxes,

If he only took out 3% a year that'd be 60k. If it averaged 7% per year growth long term then he'd never run out. Definitely set for life if he's not dumb.

TAA wrote:

Olympic Truth wrote:

2 million.. set for life at age 19??? Dude I made almost 500,000 when I ran, and I am still working. It got me a house and debt free. Even with a 7-10% return, not sure he is set from age 19-20. Depends on how he spends it And is the 2 million for sure. Agent, taxes,

If he only took out 3% a year that'd be 60k. If it averaged 7% per year growth long term then he'd never run out. Definitely set for life if he's not dumb.

You didn't read the article. It's not 2 million/yr. the conjecture was 2 million cumulatively between now and 2021.

You guys are complete idiots if you think 7% growth a year is guaranteed.

nwpow wrote:

You guys are complete idiots if you think 7% growth a year is guaranteed.

I didn't say it was.

Nay wrote:

TAA wrote:

If he only took out 3% a year that'd be 60k. If it averaged 7% per year growth long term then he'd never run out. Definitely set for life if he's not dumb.

You didn't read the article. It's not 2 million/yr. the conjecture was 2 million cumulatively between now and 2021.

You're right I didn't read the article. I was just pointing out that two million would be enough to set a 19 year old up for life

I didn't hear any interviews with Brazier, but it's not just a financial issue. Turning pro isn't just a talent/physical issue. Athletes also have to be mature enough to handle being a professional. In college everything is scheduled for you -- classes, studies, gym, workouts, even diet. As a pro, even with a coach and gym available, there's a lot more you have to do on your own. Trent Richardson, who got $13M coming out of college, has said publicly that he could not handle being a professional on/off the field and is now close to being out of football after only 4 years. Track athletes are I think more individuals and more disciplined than football players but it's still a big adjustment and not one to take lightly.

its not like you can't get a degree as an adult, especialy when you have that kind of money. Id say take the 500,000 for as long as he can cause his degree won't get him that

Your an idiot if you think we think that.

Les wrote:

I didn't hear any interviews with Brazier, but it's not just a financial issue. Turning pro isn't just a talent/physical issue. Athletes also have to be mature enough to handle being a professional. In college everything is scheduled for you -- classes, studies, gym, workouts, even diet. As a pro, even with a coach and gym available, there's a lot more you have to do on your own. Trent Richardson, who got $13M coming out of college, has said publicly that he could not handle being a professional on/off the field and is now close to being out of football after only 4 years. Track athletes are I think more individuals and more disciplined than football players but it's still a big adjustment and not one to take lightly.

That's a fair point. Where would he live? Who would he train with? Who would manage him day to day - feed him, massage after big sessions, make sure he does things right etc?

It's a lot for an 18-19yo to manage.

Karma Police wrote:

[quote]Les wrote:

That's a fair point. Where would he live? Who would he train with? Who would manage him day to day - feed him, massage after big sessions, make sure he does things right etc?

It's a lot for an 18-19yo to manage.

Lol are you guys kidding??? If you cant handle that stuff at 18 or 19 then you are extremely sheltered and coddled. Those things are little more substantial than being able to breathe. Seriously "who will feed him?"????