Vince Young Gets His Own Logo...

[ColeJ]

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar.../608020419/1027

Young shows signs

Reebok designs logo to market rookie QB

By JIM WYATT

Staff Writer

CLARKSVILLE ? Titans rookie quarterback Vince Young hasn't taken his first NFL snap, but there's one symbol that he's already arrived.

Like Tiger Woods, Young has his own logo. If fans attending training camp look closely at Young's light blue wristband, they can see it for themselves.

"I noticed it,'' running back Chris Brown said with a smile. "Hey, that's big-time. But when you're a high-profile guy like he is, that's what you expect.''

Even Young's not sure he expected a logo so soon. Not long after he signed with Reebok, however, discussions began about designing one exclusively for Young's merchandise. The third overall pick in the NFL Draft, Young signed a $58 million contract with the Titans last week.

Young had input on the look of the sleek logo ? inside what looks like a shield is a small V and a big Y.

For now he's showing it off on his wristband, but soon fans will be able to buy shirts, hats and just about everything else imaginable with the VY logo on it.

"It's going to be some nice exclusive stuff, so stay tuned,'' Young said.

And, of course, shoes are in the works. Reebok is coming out with a VY cross trainer shoe.

"Hopefully they'll be the second-most famous shoes in Tennessee, behind Elvis' blue suede shoes,'' said Eddie White, vice president of team properties for Reebok.

White said he hopes VY merchandise will be in stores by the fall.

Young, 23, said he's thrilled with the situation. Teammates who've seen his wristband seem pretty excited, too. Young said he has a shipment of some VY merchandise in the works for teammates who've asked about it.

"It is a dream really. Just looking at Deion Sanders, Junior Seau, guys like that who've had their own thing ? Michael Jordan has his own symbol. That is why I worked hard and that is why I have to keep a good image so I can get to the point to have the same thing as those guys," Young said.

"A lot of people look up to them and are inspired by guys like that and I want to be the same. Maybe kids out here can look at me and say, 'Hey I'd like to get my own (logo) one day like that,' and they'll work harder.''

Young is already one of Reebok's most marketable players and his jersey is a hot item nationally, White said.

The rookie is featured in a Reebok ad with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and more promotions are in the works.

In addition to Manning and Young, Reebok also counts Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb as clients.

"But there aren't many players in the entire league that have their own logo,'' White said. "Really, I think Vince is the future of Reebok football. And the faster he develops and plays the better it is for us.

"We are like the Titans. We can't wait to see the future come now. Trust me, we're as excited as Jeff Fisher is about Vince.''

Young is currently No. 2 on the depth chart at quarterback, behind veteran Billy Volek, "but "if Vince starts playing early, there will be great demand, and not only in Tennessee,'' White said. "The guy is certainly a cult figure in Texas.''

Young won't be wearing his logo during games, however. NFL players can wear whatever they want during practices, but on game days they're subject to strict regulations that keep uniforms, well, uniform.

So Young won't be able to wear his shoes during a game. If he wants to wear his VY wristband, he'll have to wear it inside out so the logo doesn't show.

Linebacker Keith Bulluck said he was unaware Young had a logo, but smiled when asked about it.

"It might just be smart business,'' he said. "So many people come after us athletes in so many different ways and at times take advantage. I guess now he has his own little trademark, he's got that staple. Yeah, I guess you could say that's his arrival to the big leagues.''

[SabreGuy]

Boy, isn't that going to suck for Reebok when he gets benched halfway through the season.

[ColeJ]

Boy, isn't that going to suck for Reebok when he gets benched halfway through the season.

maybe in bizarro world...

you've gotta play to get benched. he's not starting the year as #1. if anything, he'll sit the first half, and then play in the second

billy volek is our starting qb.

[SabreGuy]

Boy, isn't that going to suck for Reebok when he gets benched halfway through the season. 

maybe in bizarro world...

you've gotta play to get benched. he's not starting the year as #1. if anything, he'll sit the first half, and then play in the second

billy volek is our starting qb.

Even better!

Great job, Reebok! Maybe they'll give Tyrone Calico his own logo, too.

[dpnation]

Like Tiger Woods, Young has his own logo.

Unlike Tiger Woods, Young does not have 11 major championship victories. Or any victories for that matter.

[DGivens87]

Does Reggie Bush have a logo? I would think he'd get one before VY...

[STL FANATIC]

"That is why I worked hard and that is why I have to keep a good image so I can get to the point to have the same thing as those guys," Young said.

Really? That's sad. I'd think best case these guys worked hard because they loved the game, and worst case because they loved money. But nope, they're working hard so they can have a personal logo and a good image.

[ebod39]

the VY looks like a knockoff of Tigers TW, Using the negative space and stacking.

It's nice but not original, It's been done already IMO.

[jcjr81]

It kinda looks like a Transformers logo. Vincepticon.

[ColeJ]

Like Tiger Woods, Young has his own logo.

Unlike Tiger Woods, Young does not have 11 major championship victories. Or any victories for that matter.

except for a national championship with the longhorns, that is...

but yeah... i didn't think this would get so much negative feedback... vince can't help it if reebok wants to market him this way. i know if i was in his position, and a company like reebok offered to design me my own personal logo, i'd think it was the greatest thing ever.

[arr1023]

who else besides tiger and vince has a logo? i would like to see them

[WSU151]

Like Tiger Woods, Young has his own logo.

Unlike Tiger Woods, Young does not have 11 major championship victories. Or any victories for that matter.

except for a national championship with the longhorns, that is...

College football national championship is not a major championship. It's a nice championship, but it's trumped by the professional level.

[BrianVlietDesign]

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar.../608020419/1027

Young shows signs

Reebok designs logo to market rookie QB

By JIM WYATT

Staff Writer

CLARKSVILLE ? Titans rookie quarterback Vince Young hasn't taken his first NFL snap, but there's one symbol that he's already arrived.

Like Tiger Woods, Young has his own logo. If fans attending training camp look closely at Young's light blue wristband, they can see it for themselves.

"I noticed it,'' running back Chris Brown said with a smile. "Hey, that's big-time. But when you're a high-profile guy like he is, that's what you expect.''

Even Young's not sure he expected a logo so soon. Not long after he signed with Reebok, however, discussions began about designing one exclusively for Young's merchandise. The third overall pick in the NFL Draft, Young signed a $58 million contract with the Titans last week.

Young had input on the look of the sleek logo ? inside what looks like a shield is a small V and a big Y.

For now he's showing it off on his wristband, but soon fans will be able to buy shirts, hats and just about everything else imaginable with the VY logo on it.

"It's going to be some nice exclusive stuff, so stay tuned,'' Young said.

And, of course, shoes are in the works. Reebok is coming out with a VY cross trainer shoe.

"Hopefully they'll be the second-most famous shoes in Tennessee, behind Elvis' blue suede shoes,'' said Eddie White, vice president of team properties for Reebok.

White said he hopes VY merchandise will be in stores by the fall.

Young, 23, said he's thrilled with the situation. Teammates who've seen his wristband seem pretty excited, too. Young said he has a shipment of some VY merchandise in the works for teammates who've asked about it.

"It is a dream really. Just looking at Deion Sanders, Junior Seau, guys like that who've had their own thing ? Michael Jordan has his own symbol. That is why I worked hard and that is why I have to keep a good image so I can get to the point to have the same thing as those guys," Young said.

"A lot of people look up to them and are inspired by guys like that and I want to be the same. Maybe kids out here can look at me and say, 'Hey I'd like to get my own (logo) one day like that,' and they'll work harder.''

Young is already one of Reebok's most marketable players and his jersey is a hot item nationally, White said.

The rookie is featured in a Reebok ad with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and more promotions are in the works.

In addition to Manning and Young, Reebok also counts Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb as clients.

"But there aren't many players in the entire league that have their own logo,'' White said. "Really, I think Vince is the future of Reebok football. And the faster he develops and plays the better it is for us.

"We are like the Titans. We can't wait to see the future come now. Trust me, we're as excited as Jeff Fisher is about Vince.''

Young is currently No. 2 on the depth chart at quarterback, behind veteran Billy Volek, "but "if Vince starts playing early, there will be great demand, and not only in Tennessee,'' White said. "The guy is certainly a cult figure in Texas.''

Young won't be wearing his logo during games, however. NFL players can wear whatever they want during practices, but on game days they're subject to strict regulations that keep uniforms, well, uniform.

So Young won't be able to wear his shoes during a game. If he wants to wear his VY wristband, he'll have to wear it inside out so the logo doesn't show.

Linebacker Keith Bulluck said he was unaware Young had a logo, but smiled when asked about it.

"It might just be smart business,'' he said. "So many people come after us athletes in so many different ways and at times take advantage. I guess now he has his own little trademark, he's got that staple. Yeah, I guess you could say that's his arrival to the big leagues.''

I'm predicting that he's gonna have a :censored:ty year this season. He isn't going to be as good as the critics say.

[paynomind]

I cant beleive this thread has been alive this long without anyone pointing out this:

[NY Jay]

I'm not surprised Reebok did this. Vince Young is a very marketable NFL player, I'm sure they've already sold tons of VY jerseys. I don't think him having his own logo is that big of a deal.

[Fred T. Jane]

Either it's that, or a dandy flower...

[Jigga]

i didn't think this would get so much negative feedback...

You should always expect negativity. This place is crawling with people who chug down Haterade all day every day.

[Ron Mexico]

Wow, did Vince Young personally run over all your pets when you were younger? Talk about undeserved hate.

Reebok wants to market Vince Young on a bigger scale, so he gets his own logo (a la Shaq, Jordan, and Tiger.) It's not like he came up and refused to play or sign with Reebok if it didn't happen. How could this possibly make someone this upset?

As for "he hasn't won anything," neither had Shaq when he got his own logo. I don't think Tiger had when he first got the TW logo either, though I could be wrong there.

I don't see how this in any way is a comment on him being greedy or not loving the game of football.

And yes, he's going to start the season on the bench, as pretty much every rookie QB does unless they play for a desperate team who has no other option. Volek is a capable QB, but this is eventually going to be VY's team.

[SouthSidePride]

vince carter had his own logo. it really means nothing.

[Ron Mexico]

vince carter had his own logo. it really means nothing.

Oh yeah I forgot that. Wow, talk about trying to do way too much with such a little space. I think Lebron (who also had his own logo before playing an NBA game) has a better "initials/number" logo.