Ex-Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson is a generous guy.
OU announced Thursday that Peterson, currently with the Minnesota Vikings, had donated $1 million in money that will support the construction of the school’s new housing facility, as well as establish the Adrian Peterson Football Scholarship Endowment.
“This was something that I had been thinking about doing for a long time,” Peterson said in a release. “I always hoped to be in a position to be able to donate back to the University of Oklahoma and make it an even better place, do whatever I could to help the university that did so much for me.
“There just came a time when I got established and comfortable enough to make it happen. It was a no-brainer to do it and I am thankful that I’m in a position to give back to OU and to show my appreciation.”
As you can imagine, members of OU’s administration and athletic department were ecstatic.
“Adrian is certainly special,” coach Bob Stoops said. “He possessed great natural ability, but never took that ability or his teammates for granted. It was common for him to place the interests of others above his own. I’m excited that his name will appear in Headington Hall to remind others of his example of selfless dedication.”
Well done, Adrian. Well done.