Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young
Overview
This documentary tells the story of Vince Young, a football star who rose to fame at an early age. He led Texas to a national championship in college football, was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and earned a Pro Bowl selection. But as his reputation grew, so did the expectations.
Conflicts with coaches and management, a career affected by injuries, and the death of his mentor took a toll on him mentally and physically. His struggles also began spilling into his life off the field.
This is the story of a man who fell from the heights of football stardom, faced the consequences of his struggles, and worked to rebuild his life and find a more sustainable path forward.
Cast
Vince Young
Fun Facts
- Vince Young needed just one final run to become immortal in college football. In the 2006 Rose Bowl, with Texas trailing USC and the national championship slipping away, Young took matters into his own hands. On 4th-and-5, with just 19 seconds left, the quarterback ran eight yards into the end zone, putting Texas ahead in one of the most dramatic wins in college football history. The moment capped off a legendary performance and turned the game into one that fans still call one of the greatest ever played.