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VY, the GREAT

Discussion in 'Football: NFL, College, High School' started by thegary, Dec 1, 2006.

  1. HillBoy

    HillBoy Member

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    According to today's Chronic:

    "If you wanted to write a manual about how to go into bankruptcy, Vince's story would be it," said Ed Butowsky, a Dallas financial adviser who contributed to an ESPN Films documentary about the money woes of pro athletes. "It's a classic example of all the things that can go wrong." "(Young) invested in private, illiquid investments, and he overspent," Butowsky said.

    My question is this: Exactly what are " private, illiquid investments"? Are we talking snow cone stands and car washes here? (Those of you who saw "Broke" will understand the question).
     
  2. Cohete Rojo

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    The guy is a genius. Rumor was that he enrolled into the remedial program at UT. Damn shame for that one kid who busted his/her ass but didn't get in to UT and had to accept UTSA as a consolation.
     
  3. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    VY bought in millions to the university. Who cares what other kid did. It isn't like UT is that selective either to start with.
     
  4. J.R.

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    That's perfect timing- imagine if the texans had Keenum, VY, & J. Football on the roster (schaub will be qb coach), how awesome houston sports talk radio could be next year.
     
  6. SamFisher

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    Um, unless that kid could run a 4.4, bench 300 and/or had a 4 or 5 star Rivals rating, there is no impact.

    Off topic - Was it you? How did you like UTSA?
     
  7. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former UT QB Vince Young says if his NFL career is over he will work for the University of Texas as an ambassador for the school.</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/459040587635625985">April 23, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Vince Young says if his NFL career is over he'll work 4the Univ.of Texas as an ambassador. He said CFL not an option. <a href="http://t.co/x6VUmbVMpW">http://t.co/x6VUmbVMpW</a></p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/459042558002229248">April 23, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  8. Rocketman95

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    And here come the haters in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1....
     
  9. Roc Paint

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  10. Fulgore

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    Glad to see Vince get a job. Always will be a Houston legend.
     
  11. The Real Shady

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    So does ambassador mean he will get paid to show his face every now and then?
     
  12. Master Baiter

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    If his NFL career is over? LOL
     
  13. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL sources: The Cleveland Browns will take a look at free agent quarterback Vince Young. <a href="http://t.co/nhNi4Pvoh0">http://t.co/nhNi4Pvoh0</a></p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/460779278032855040">April 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  14. Brando2101

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    At least he will get there earlier than he did with the Packers. He'll probably last as long.
     
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  15. Kam

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    I really hope he makes the roster.
     
  16. vj23k

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    Have some faith, man.
     
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    Wow, VY seemed to know and stuck to his (NFL) guns -- he could compete for a starting spot next year in Cleveland -- amazing.
     
  19. Fulgore

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    Congrats VY.
     
  20. ths balla

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    mentor for Johnny on what not to do?
     

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