flgreen Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Braylon Edwards fulfills promise to provide 100 Cleveland high schoolers with college tuition BY Manish Mehta For all the criticism that Braylon Edwards took during his time with the Cleveland Browns, here’s an impactful story that deserves to be told. Edwards, who will be a free agent when the NFL labor impasse is resolved, fulfilled a promise today that he made to 100 eight-graders in Cleveland years ago. On May 16, 2007, Edwards promised $1 million in academic scholarship money toward college tuitions at the start of the ADVANCE 100 Program, an educational intiative established by the Braylon Edwards Foundation, in the Cleveland Municipal School District. Students and their parents signed a pledge at the time to fulfill their end of the bargain: Graduate from high school. The students were provided academic assistance through tutors, mentors and workshops throughout the process. Edwards, who was just in his third year in the NFL when he decided to give back to the community, had two requirements for the students: 1) Providing 15 hours of community service annually and 2) Maintaining 2.5 or better grade point average. During the next couple years, Edwards was vilified by Cleveland Browns fans for his performance on the field. He was traded to the Jets early in the 2009 season after an alleged altercation with a member of LeBron James’ circle of friends outside a club in downtown Cleveland. (James, of course, has become the most despised athlete in Cleveland). Edwards, who expressed his desire to re-sign with the Jets, relayed the news of the program’s completion on Wednesday through a series of tweets. “As the 2nd most hated man in Clev. & a man of my word,” Edwards tweeted, “today I will honor a promise made to 100 students in Cleveland years ago. The last of my Advance 100 students will graduate from my program and head off to college on scholarships that I will provide them with. Guys enjoy & embrace your new beginnings and remember your promise to me, to reach back & help someone else along the way.” Whether Edwards is liked now by Browns fans or not, his efforts to help the youth of the Cleveland area should be lauded. It’s simply a great story. For more Jets news, follow Manish Mehta on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TheJetsStream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I love this stuff. Why cant the media poops of the world understand that everyone loves a feel good story and that more of this type of sh*t needs to be reported? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I love this stuff. Why cant the media poops of the world understand that everyone loves a feel good story and that more of this type of sh*t needs to be reported? Because people love negative stories more than they love feel-good stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I love this stuff. Why cant the media poops of the world understand that everyone loves a feel good story and that more of this type of sh*t needs to be reported? In a related story the Madd program at the High School has been canceled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 In a related story the Madd program at the High School has been canceled. Boooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Who is Draylon Edwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Who is Draylon Edwards? The D and B on my keyboard are in open conspiracy against me. They did the same thing in another thread. I think aliens are involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 And yet, not one mention in any Cleveland media outlet. Strange, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 way to go beast !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Good stuff. I really want this guy to stay a Jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I love you Braylon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That is a great story. Kudos. I hope this guy remains with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I wish more rich people would do things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That is a great story. Braylon is nuts, but he seems like a decent guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justincredible Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Nice move, Braylon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Definitely an awesome sentiment, great move by Braylon. But, and not trying to be a dick, how are these kids going to school for only $10 grand total?? I could be completely out of touch with the cost of community colleges or state schools, but I didn't think $10,000 got ya very far nowadays. Still an awesome move of generosity, showing that he's got his head in the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Definitely an awesome sentiment, great move by Braylon. But, and not trying to be a dick, how are these kids going to school for only $10 grand total?? I could be completely out of touch with the cost of community colleges or state schools, but I didn't think $10,000 got ya very far nowadays. Still an awesome move of generosity, showing that he's got his head in the right place. State school's tuition is right around 10 grand per year. Community college is a lot cheaper than that though. Most of these people would probably also qualify for a lot of financial aid, so I'm sure that 10 grand is more helpful for loans and non-grant money than to up-front pay the whole tuition for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 What a sweetheart. Don't leave us Braylon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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