The pathetic tale of Vince Young

We're not into ripping people. Really, we're not.

Well, OK. We're not into ripping people we like.

And, as a rule, we try not to rip college kids.

All of which brings us to Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young. Maybe you heard that ole VY (OU fans use to taunt him by calling him TV) doesn't seem to be doing well lately. Not on the field. And certainly not off the field.

In last week's opening effort, TV, oops, VY went 12-22 for...wait for it...a whopping 110 yards. He also threw two picks and one touchdown. His Titans won, but Young was booed by the hometown fans. Rumors of Young begging out of the game flogged him. He actually did leave the game with a knee injury. Even then, cynics felt he was jaking it and looking for an excuse to get off the field. (Today, it was announced Young has an MCL sprain.)

But that is not the interesting (or is it pathetic?) part of the story. Monday night, some 24 hours after his horrific game, Young seemingly disappeared. Members of his family were so fearful that they alerted the Titans. Coach Jeff Fisher quickly called the police. A Nashville police spokesman said Young's family was, "concerned with his emotional well-being." Young was later found at a friend's house where, according to his agent, he was eating chicken wings. Oh, yes. They also found a gun in his car.

Very Nice...

Today, Young's mother (Felicia Young) went to the press and said her son is "hurting inside and out...he needs a lot of love and support. " She also said he may no longer want to play football.

Oh, my...

Mom then went on to blame her son's problems on the fans and media who have been critical of him.

Um...hello?!? Mrs. Young, since your son has been in the league (this is his third year), he has been statistically the worst passer in the NFL. What would you expect from fans and media? Not to hurt your feelings, but your son is a TERRIBLE QUARTERBACK! As a college player, he was fantastic. A true stud. Perhaps the most physically talented player to ever grace a college campus. As a pro, well, he sucks.

When rumors started about Young wanting to leave school early and enter the NFL Draft, we laughed and laughed often. In college, his throwing motion was that of a girl's -- all elbow. (The fact that texASS coach Lack Crown did not change this is more proof positive he is a pathetic coach.) We were shocked the Titans took him with the third pick. (Truth be told, Fisher and then-offensive coordinator Norm Chow wanted Matt Leinart, but owner Bud Adams overruled them.) Not surprisingly, he has struggled all three of his seasons with the Titans. k

Plain and simple, Young should switch positions. He is not, and never, will be an NFL caliber quarterback. The longer he denies this undeniable fact, the worse off he will be.

Then again, how much worse can it actually get when you are a millionaire professional athlete, but fans hate you and your mother goes to the press to tell people to be nice to you?!?