This "first dollar to Beck" arrangement is perfectly legal, and even commonplace, for charities, although it is also not unusual for costs associated with these events to be defrayed by donations of goods, services, and time by the participants. Beck has estimated the cost of the rally at $2 million, and says he will donate the first million himself.
A source close to the rally does confirm to Mediaite that Sarah Palin will Robert Meachem not be receiving a speaking fee for the event, and that the costs associated with the rally are confined to logistics, such as audio/video equipment, bathroom facilities, and the like. The source also points out that the total cost isn't known at this time, but that they're trying to be as transparent as possible.
A source at the charity says that donations through Beck's rally have Reggie Bush just exceeded $2 million, so if Beck's estimate is correct, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation will see some benefit from Beck's rally. How much, and whether the rally lives up to the charity's description of a "non-political, non-partisan rally," remain to be seen. Either way, the SOWF's home page points out that "the viewpoints of our supporters do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Foundation."
You can hardly blame a charity for taking money wherever it can get it, especially in this economy. However, given Beck's comments about New Orleans residents who were unable to escape New Orleans (he hates the "scumbags" more than he hated 9/11 victims' families), it is surprising that the New Orleans Saints jerseys would partner with Beck, rather than simply donate directly to the charity. I contacted the Saints for comment, and am awaiting a reply. The Saints staffer I spoke to was unaware of the donation.
Sam Maxwell is a linebacker in his rookie year with the Saints. Maxwell played collegiately at Kentucky, where he set a single-season school record for linebackers with six interceptions in 2009. He racked up 138 tackles with three forced fumbles and 11 passes Marques Colston defended as a four-year letterman with the Wildcats. He is on the active roster after signing with the Saints after rookie minicamp May 7-9. He recently spoke with staff writer Robert Stewart.
Who is your favorite coach from college or high school?
"College, I would have to say Coach (Chuck) Smith, my linebacker coach. High school, it would have to be our D-coordinator, Coach Marvin Justice. And Coach Kenya Fouch is the one that got me into college. Those two are my favorite coaches."
Who is your favorite artist?
"I pretty much like everything, but I would have to go with Playa Fly. He's like an old school rapper. I grew up on him. He's just a lyrical guy."
What is your favorite pregame food?
"Anything that doesn't sit heavy on my stomach while I'm out there. Anything that's going to be gone like that, I'm good with it."
What is your best football memory?
"High school football as a collective thing is my best memory. Some of the guys you grew up with, these guys still have ties together."
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