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Subject: VY - "Don't want to play anymore"
Posted by: Promize
- [8857295] Wed, Sep 10, 2008, 01:13
A psychologist was among those who met with Young at his Brentwood home on Monday,
and what she concluded and told team officials led to a bizarre, 24-hour period
that ended just after midnight Tuesday morning. That’s when Fisher met with Young
and police at Baptist Sports Park.
Felicia Young said her son has grown weary of all the negativity he faces as an
NFL star. On Monday, he indicated to those around him he didn’t want to play
football any more.
“Vince has gone through a whole lot as a young person,’’ Felicia Young said. “And
I think he has done pretty well up to this point. But it is hard, all he is going
through right now. He’s hurting inside and out.
“But he will be fine if people are prayerful and help my baby boy out. He is a
young man. He just needs a lot of love and support.’’
The events of the last 48 hours, however, have clearly left a lasting mark on both
Young and the Titans.
On Sunday, before Young was injured against the Jaguars, he initially refused to
re-enter the game after throwing an interception and getting booed by fans. His
decision to ignore the team’s request for him to have the MRI created even more
friction between the player and the team, and indications last night were the
Titans have turned the team over to back-up quarterback Kerry Collins.
Even when Young returns from his injury, he might not get his job back.
The Titans believe Young’s injury is one that will keep him out anywhere from 2-4
weeks.
Then there’s the question about whether Young is interested in returning, something
he mentioned to those who were with him on Monday.
“What would you think, if you were tired of being ridiculed and persecuted and
talked about and not being treated very well, what would you do? What kind of
decision would you make?’’ Felicia Young asked. “He may not want to deal with it
(all), but you have to get to that point before you make that decision first.
“But we’re not talking about football right now. We’re talking about what would
make him happy, and that is the most important thing.
“… You don’t want people to be hurting like he is. But it is a growing-up process,
and he will eventually come out like gold no matter what. But Vince is going to be
OK. We are just going to try and give him some space.”
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| 1 | Slizz
ID: 21733916
Wed, Sep 10, 2008, 14:07
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boo freakin hoo. If he hates it so much, I'll gladly trade places with him and his $50 million. I'm sure I could muster a comparable QB rating :)
the pro game is harsh, and isnt for everybody...he might as well just milk the Titans for the rest of his contract money (see Michael Vick and forfeiture of his bonus money), get cut and enjoy his days back in Austin where he'll be treated like a god.
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| 2 | Perm Dude
ID: 35855107
Wed, Sep 10, 2008, 14:11
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Part of the problem is that these guys do get treated like a god on the college campus, then find that the pros are nothing like it.
The NFL has programs to help players in the transition, by mandating meetings during training camp and so on. But it is a harsh world.
I wouldn't say "boo freakin hoo" however. If he walks away he walks away. His choice. He's not asking for sympathy.
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| 3 | Slizz
ID: 21733916
Wed, Sep 10, 2008, 14:18
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VY in response to McNabb's comments (courtesy of PFT)
“Black or white quarterbacks, we all go through something because that’s the life of a quarterback,” Vince Young said last year. “You’ve got to be able to handle all the pressure. You’ve got to be able to handle the losses. You’ve got to be able to handle the media. If you can’t handle it, you’ve got to get off that position and go play something else.”
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| 4 | Donkey Hunter
ID: 176121816
Wed, Sep 10, 2008, 14:41
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This is what would have happened to Ricky Williams if he hadnt had pot to turn to.
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