Fan wins $1M at Florida State-Clemson game

Itsme · 11-12-2005, 08:46 PM

They showed this on our local new tonight....wish it could have been me.
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Fan wins $1M at Florida State-Clemson game
Associated Press
Posted: 6 hours ago

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Before Saturday, Chris Bostic was a $10-an-hour landscaper whose favorite football memories were running for touchdowns in Pee Wee football.

But after his perfect 25-yard spiral made it though the tiny hole in a promotional contest, the Army veteran has a new favorite memory and is South Carolina's newest millionaire.

Chris Bostic, a recent Army veteran from Myrtle Beach, S.C., won $1 million for this throw during the Florida State-Clemson game Saturday. (Emily Horos / Associated Press)

Bostic's pass at the end of the first quarter of the Florida State-Clemson game won him the $1 million in the Bi-Lo Healthy Choice Pigskin Challenge.

The Clemson fan said he thought the pass had a chance when it left his hands, 25 yards away from the 20-inch hole.

"It took forever in the air. But as it started to come down, I started thinking it just might go in," Bostic said.

The back end of the football clipped the bottom of the hole, bouncing through as the crowd at Memorial Stadium went wild.

Bostic jumped up and hugged some of the contest sponsors, eventually taking his oversized million-dollar check and pumping it over his head as he ran to the sidelines.

Since finding out he was selected for the contest a week ago, Bostic practiced in the yard with his family. The Clemson fan knew the pass was 25 yards, but had no idea the size of the target he had to make it through.

Arriving at the game with his dad, a Florida State fan, Bostic threw some balls in the parking lot while tailgating. But he didn't get a warm-up toss before his million-dollar throw.

Then came the contest. "There were nerves. I'm not used to being in front of so many people," Bostic said.

The nerves didn't show on the pass, which ESPN showed before the start of the second quarter.

Bostic was selected randomly from people who bought a Healthy Choice product at Bi-Lo during the contest period.

Bostic played linebacker at Myrtle Beach High and waited tables after graduating. He had thought about joining the Army and finally enlisted after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

"That pushed me to go in - do something for my country," Bostic said.

He served for a year in Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry, coming home in March. He got out of the Army in the summer and has been working as a landscaper for $10 an hour.

Bostic said he will show up for work Monday just because everyone has said he won't.

Minutes after his pass, his cell phone started ringing, with family, friends and old Army buddies all calling to congratulate him.

Bostic plans to use the money to take his 8-year-old daughter on a shopping spree.

"It's going to be an early Christmas," Bostic said.

DarkFury · 11-12-2005, 09:33 PM

Sweet... must be nice to be him.

Not quite enough to quit your job over... but enough to feel REALLY good for quite awhile.

Hoser · 11-12-2005, 11:09 PM

Actually, it is enough for him to quit his job. After the taxes are paid, he can live off a portion of the interest without touching the principle. He'll take home more than he's making now.

DarkFury · 11-12-2005, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoser

Actually, it is enough for him to quit his job. After the taxes are paid, he can live off a portion of the interest without touching the principle. He'll take home more than he's making now.

I guess... just depends on the lifestyle you choose AFTER winning.

Personally, I'd feel much safer with 5 mill in the bank living off the interest... "Safe" interest rates ain't high enough to make me that comfortable with $700K principle (assuming 30% taxes up front on the $1 Mill)... but we've had this discussion before in the "Finance" forum...

brainsmile · 11-12-2005, 11:34 PM

remember that interest is not tax free

Sirrich3 · 11-13-2005, 12:20 AM

Sweeeeeet

Grimm · 11-13-2005, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainsmile

remember that interest is not tax free

It is with some Muni bonds.

But still, retireing today at that age on what's left of a million dollars after taxes, it's not the life of riley. You can do it if you are frugal, but you probably want to get 2 or 3 million before you retire.

Itsme · 11-13-2005, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itsme

.....Minutes after his pass, his cell phone started ringing, with family, friends and old Army buddies all calling to congratulate him.....

Yeah, right. For most people who sin big the phone starts ringing with calls from people who want some of the money....just about every big winner has to change their phone numbers.

nickel · 11-13-2005, 06:43 AM

awesome

KIISQueen · 11-13-2005, 09:33 AM

Happy For Him!!!!

Winston · 11-13-2005, 09:40 AM

million dollar arm

kgsilvas · 11-13-2005, 09:52 AM

Sweet! I'm glad for him. Seems like a good guy.

bachviet · 11-13-2005, 07:50 PM

He hit the hole!

attgig · 11-13-2005, 08:12 PM

nice. good amount for someone who could probably use it. he should just go buy a decent house with that, clear any debt, and use the rest to start his own landscaping business - be his own boss.`

11-12-2005, 08:46 PM	#1
Itsme Vice Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,813	Fan wins $1M at Florida State-Clemson game They showed this on our local new tonight....wish it could have been me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan wins $1M at Florida State-Clemson game Associated Press Posted: 6 hours ago CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Before Saturday, Chris Bostic was a $10-an-hour landscaper whose favorite football memories were running for touchdowns in Pee Wee football. But after his perfect 25-yard spiral made it though the tiny hole in a promotional contest, the Army veteran has a new favorite memory and is South Carolina's newest millionaire. Chris Bostic, a recent Army veteran from Myrtle Beach, S.C., won $1 million for this throw during the Florida State-Clemson game Saturday. (Emily Horos / Associated Press) Bostic's pass at the end of the first quarter of the Florida State-Clemson game won him the $1 million in the Bi-Lo Healthy Choice Pigskin Challenge. The Clemson fan said he thought the pass had a chance when it left his hands, 25 yards away from the 20-inch hole. "It took forever in the air. But as it started to come down, I started thinking it just might go in," Bostic said. The back end of the football clipped the bottom of the hole, bouncing through as the crowd at Memorial Stadium went wild. Bostic jumped up and hugged some of the contest sponsors, eventually taking his oversized million-dollar check and pumping it over his head as he ran to the sidelines. Since finding out he was selected for the contest a week ago, Bostic practiced in the yard with his family. The Clemson fan knew the pass was 25 yards, but had no idea the size of the target he had to make it through. Arriving at the game with his dad, a Florida State fan, Bostic threw some balls in the parking lot while tailgating. But he didn't get a warm-up toss before his million-dollar throw. Then came the contest. "There were nerves. I'm not used to being in front of so many people," Bostic said. The nerves didn't show on the pass, which ESPN showed before the start of the second quarter. Bostic was selected randomly from people who bought a Healthy Choice product at Bi-Lo during the contest period. Bostic played linebacker at Myrtle Beach High and waited tables after graduating. He had thought about joining the Army and finally enlisted after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "That pushed me to go in - do something for my country," Bostic said. He served for a year in Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry, coming home in March. He got out of the Army in the summer and has been working as a landscaper for $10 an hour. Bostic said he will show up for work Monday just because everyone has said he won't. Minutes after his pass, his cell phone started ringing, with family, friends and old Army buddies all calling to congratulate him. Bostic plans to use the money to take his 8-year-old daughter on a shopping spree. "It's going to be an early Christmas," Bostic said.

11-12-2005, 09:33 PM	#2
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	Sweet... must be nice to be him. Not quite enough to quit your job over... but enough to feel REALLY good for quite awhile. __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

11-12-2005, 11:34 PM	#5
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11-13-2005, 12:20 AM	#6
Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	Sweeeeeet __________________

11-13-2005, 06:43 AM	#9
nickel Vice Chairwoman, Joint Chieftess of Staff Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jeterville, NYY Posts: 17,786	awesome __________________ click me

11-12-2005, 11:09 PM	#3
Hoser Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Omaha, NE, United States Posts: 1,275	Actually, it is enough for him to quit his job. After the taxes are paid, he can live off a portion of the interest without touching the principle. He'll take home more than he's making now.

11-13-2005, 09:33 AM	#10
KIISQueen Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,985	Happy For Him!!!!

11-13-2005, 09:40 AM	#11
Winston Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 88	million dollar arm

11-13-2005, 09:52 AM	#12
kgsilvas Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,245	Sweet! I'm glad for him. Seems like a good guy.

11-13-2005, 07:50 PM	#13
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	He hit the hole! __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

11-13-2005, 08:12 PM	#14
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	nice. good amount for someone who could probably use it. he should just go buy a decent house with that, clear any debt, and use the rest to start his own landscaping business - be his own boss.` __________________

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