Arizona State’s Todd Graham donates $500,000 to upgrade Sun Devil Stadium
Although they have now lost quarterback Taylor Kelly to an injury, Todd Graham and his Arizona State Sun Devils are 3-0 and look poised for another successful season. Graham is not only leading the Sun Devils in the right direction but he is also helping to ensure their long-term future as well.
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According to the Sun Devils’ athletic department, both Graham and Athletic Director Ray Anderson are donating $500,000 each to upgrade Sun Devil Stadium.
"“We are keeping our foot on the pedal and there is no letup in our efforts whatsoever,” said Anderson, ASU’s vice president for University Athletics and its athletics director, who along with his wife, Buffie, committed $500,000 to the fundraising drive. “The support of Sun Devil Nation has been inspiring and we intend to convert that goodwill into building a solid foundation for student-athletes and our fans at Arizona State University.”Coach Graham said the $500,000 contribution from his family reflects his commitment to Sun Devil football.“I am out there every day asking our student-athletes, our student body, our fans and financial supporters to use their own initiative and to make a commitment to help build what brings us together as a Sun Devil community,” Graham said. “Penni and I are just doing our part and we couldn’t be more pleased than to support all Sun Devil Athletics by giving back.”"
This shows a real commitment to the school by Graham, which must make those nervous about his long-term future out west happy. Graham has no trouble switching jobs in the past. His first head coaching job came with the Rice Owls in 2006 and he left for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane after just one year. He took over the Pittsburgh Panthers in 2011 and stayed there just one year before leaving for Arizona State.
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