Maxx Crosby Commits $1 Million to Eastern Michigan

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby committed $1 million to Eastern Michigan University athletics during his stop in Michigan for Monday Night Football.

Las Vegas Raiders' star edge rusher Maxx Crosby was back in Michigan for his Monday Night Football showdown with the Detroit Lions.

Crosby decided to use the trip to give back the place that propelled his football career -- his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University.

Vice President/Director of EMU athletics, Scott Wetherbee, announced Monday that Crosby and his wife Rachel, a former EMU student-athlete in soccer, had committed $1 million to the university's athletic department.

"First and foremost, Eastern Michigan University holds a very special place in my heart and I am incredibly grateful for the significant role my EMU experience has played in shaping my life as an athlete and as a man," Crosby said in a statement. 

Before terrorizing quarterbacks in the National Football League, Maxx Crosby was punishing signal callers in the MAC :: © Jake Crandall/ Adver | 2018 Dec 15

"Without the opportunity to attend EMU, I would not have met my wife, Rachel, who has given me the most beautiful gift imaginable in our daughter, Ella. Without EMU, I wouldn't have the lifelong friends now serving as advisors and business partners. 

"Without EMU, I might not have ever had the opportunity to achieve my dream of playing in the National Football League. With an immense amount of humility and gratitude for the continued support of the administration, teachers, coaches, athletes, and students, I am committing to a $1-million gift to Eastern Michigan University Athletics."

The Crosbys' donation will help launch the second phase of the EMU athletic department's Championship Building Plan, which currently is awaiting approval from the EMU Board of Regents.

"I am a firm believer of the power of education and sports and personally serve as an example of how they can positively impact both individuals and communities," Crosby said. "By investing in EMU Athletics, I hope to contribute to the growth and development of student-athletes, providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to realize their dreams on and off the field. This gift is not just about the present but also the future of generations of student-athletes who will benefit from enhanced facilities, scholarships, and support systems to advance the rich history of the Eastern Michigan University athletic program. 

"My hope is that this donation will create a ripple effect and inspire others to join me in supporting their alma maters or institutions that have made such a significant impact on their lives and communities. Together, we can provide the resources needed to empower future generations to not just chase their dreams but live them."

To honor Crosby's generous gift, the EMU athletic department will name the football field at Rynearson Stadium after him starting next season.

The Silver and Black will return to Allegiant Stadium to take on the New York Giants on Sunday, November 5, at 4:25 p.m. EST/1:25 p.m. PST.

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