Pro Football HOFer and ESPN analyst Mike Ditka plans to dissolve the Mike Ditka HOF Assistance Fund -- which USA Today reported last week collected $1.3M but gave only $57,000 to ex-players in its first three years -- and split its remaining funds between Misericordia, a Catholic home for people with developmental disabilities in Chicago, and the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. Bloggers discuss. BUILDING THE BUZZ: Sports Media Challenge 's Buzz Manager analyzed the online buzz about Ditka dissolving his fund. Bloggers who felt Ditka had good intentions but was lost in the details of running a charitable organization were counted as positive, representing 16.67% of posts. Bloggers who felt his intentions were suspect were tallied as negative at 25.00%. 58.33% of bloggers were neutral. Click here for more information
| Wizbang Sports Posted by: Dan Zinski |
| “Hopefully he'll think longer and harder the next time he gets it into his head to help somebody out in a way that doesn't actually require him to do any of the work.” |
| GretaWire Posted by: Dorothy L |
| “I do not understand his giving of 1/2 the money left in the HOF fund to Miseracordia. People contributed to help aging athletes with health needs. It should be spent that way.” |
| RDM’s Random Remarks Posted by: RDM |
| “I hope they get down to the bottom of whatever was going on with the money and the lack of fiscal oversight. Moral of the story is to ‘follow the money...that smell don’t lie.’” |
| The Angry Fan Posted by: Kevin Smith |
| “For someone who has been as vocal a critic of the NFL in regards to this issue, that's one hell of a way to put one's money where their mouth is.” |
| SayOw’s Blog Posted by: SayOw |
| “Not all charities are a total sham but more and more are becoming so. … As soon as I can figure out the 'feel good' charity that I wish to start, I will begin accepting donations and hopefully retire shortly.” |
- The topic ranked 3 of 10 on The Buzz, indicating a low level of interest.
| Wizbang Sports Posted by: Dan Zinski |
| “Hopefully he'll think longer and harder the next time he gets it into his head to help somebody out in a way that doesn't actually require him to do any of the work.” |
| GretaWire Posted by: Dorothy L |
| “I do not understand his giving of 1/2 the money left in the HOF fund to Miseracordia. People contributed to help aging athletes with health needs. It should be spent that way.” |
| RDM’s Random Remarks Posted by: RDM |
| “I hope they get down to the bottom of whatever was going on with the money and the lack of fiscal oversight. Moral of the story is to ‘follow the money...that smell don’t lie.’” |
| The Angry Fan Posted by: Kevin Smith |
| “For someone who has been as vocal a critic of the NFL in regards to this issue, that's one hell of a way to put one's money where their mouth is.” |
| SayOw’s Blog Posted by: SayOw |
| “Not all charities are a total sham but more and more are becoming so. … As soon as I can figure out the 'feel good' charity that I wish to start, I will begin accepting donations and hopefully retire shortly.” |
- Positive sentiment came from bloggers who argued Ditka was not involved in financial decisions and therefore was not to blame for the lack of money distributed.
| Wizbang Sports Posted by: Dan Zinski |
| “Hopefully he'll think longer and harder the next time he gets it into his head to help somebody out in a way that doesn't actually require him to do any of the work.” |
| GretaWire Posted by: Dorothy L |
| “I do not understand his giving of 1/2 the money left in the HOF fund to Miseracordia. People contributed to help aging athletes with health needs. It should be spent that way.” |
| RDM’s Random Remarks Posted by: RDM |
| “I hope they get down to the bottom of whatever was going on with the money and the lack of fiscal oversight. Moral of the story is to ‘follow the money...that smell don’t lie.’” |
| The Angry Fan Posted by: Kevin Smith |
| “For someone who has been as vocal a critic of the NFL in regards to this issue, that's one hell of a way to put one's money where their mouth is.” |
| SayOw’s Blog Posted by: SayOw |
| “Not all charities are a total sham but more and more are becoming so. … As soon as I can figure out the 'feel good' charity that I wish to start, I will begin accepting donations and hopefully retire shortly.” |
- Negative sentiment stemmed from bloggers who felt Ditka lost credibility and that his ability to fight for player’s rights in the future will be hindered as a result.
| Wizbang Sports Posted by: Dan Zinski |
| “Hopefully he'll think longer and harder the next time he gets it into his head to help somebody out in a way that doesn't actually require him to do any of the work.” |
| GretaWire Posted by: Dorothy L |
| “I do not understand his giving of 1/2 the money left in the HOF fund to Miseracordia. People contributed to help aging athletes with health needs. It should be spent that way.” |
| RDM’s Random Remarks Posted by: RDM |
| “I hope they get down to the bottom of whatever was going on with the money and the lack of fiscal oversight. Moral of the story is to ‘follow the money...that smell don’t lie.’” |
| The Angry Fan Posted by: Kevin Smith |
| “For someone who has been as vocal a critic of the NFL in regards to this issue, that's one hell of a way to put one's money where their mouth is.” |
| SayOw’s Blog Posted by: SayOw |
| “Not all charities are a total sham but more and more are becoming so. … As soon as I can figure out the 'feel good' charity that I wish to start, I will begin accepting donations and hopefully retire shortly.” |
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