Still Young
Outside the Lines (Sunday, 10 a.m. ET, ESPN2)

It has been seven years since Vince Young led the University of Texas to a national title. Other NFL quarterbacks his age are in the prime of their careers but, at the age of 29, Young has been released by three NFL teams and is now out of football. Amidst reports that he is broke, Young has now filed a lawsuit against his former agent for defrauding him of more than $5 million. Shelley Smith talks with Young about his finances, his relationship with his former coach, Jeff Fisher, and his thoughts on why he feels he deserves another chance in the NFL.

“I made some mistakes. And when you have the type of mistakes that I have, being quarterback in the NFL, it can ruin your career. Definitely. So right now, I’m trying to fight hard to give it another go, another shot.” — Vince Young, on attempting to return to the NFL

“I’ve been doing this a long time and this was a shock, it was shocking.” – Joey Feste, financial advisor for dozens of NFL players, on examining Young’s books

 

Richard Collier: Moving Forward
Outside the Lines (Sunday, 10 a.m. ET, ESPN2) 

Richard Collier waved and smiled when his name was announced, but was not standing like the rest of the former Jacksonville Jaguars when they were honored at the team’s alumni reunion before a September game against Cincinnati. He could not stand. Shortly before the start of the 2008 season, the former offensive lineman was shot eight times at close range after leaving a Jacksonville nightclub and now faces life as a paraplegic. Kelly Naqi reports.

“He’s a living miracle to me, man. Just what he’s gone through and to be where he is right now. He shouldn’t be here.” — Maurice Williams, former teammate

“If I have boys someday I won’t be able to teach them to play football.” – Richard Collier

 

Gavin and Brandon
NFL Countdown (Sunday, 10 a.m. ESPN)

https://youtu.be/FeBfVuX_jjo

When Adam and Faith Kuykendall learned that their first-born son, Gavin, would be born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome — in simpler terms, half a heart — they didn’t know if their little boy would survive. Now, six years later, Gavin is growing strong, partly due to the friendship he has developed with Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden. While Gavin idolizes Brandon, it is Gavin who has inspired Brandon and his wife, Melanie, to help other children in Oklahoma who face the same adversity that Gavin has. Chris Connelly reports.

“Once you meet him, then you’re hooked. He’ll run full-speed. He’ll probably jump on my arms. That’s the way he is every time that we see each other.” — Brandon Weeden, Cleveland Browns quarterback, on Gavin Kuykendall

“He’s my best friend — he’s a really good quarterback, but he’s a better friend.” — Gavin Kuykendall, on his friendship with Brandon Weeden

 

Rushing to Help
Monday Night Countdown (Monday, 6:30 p.m. ESPN)

https://youtu.be/zaR1PVJYD90

Every sack dance has a story behind it, and after wrapping up Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne in Week 11, Texans defensive end JJ Watt celebrated by doing “the wheelchair.” It was his tribute to Willa, Aaron, and Peter Berry, three children whose parents were killed in a July 2011 car accident that left Aaron and Peter paralyzed. But Watt has done more for the Berrys than just a three-second tribute during a game – privately visiting them and spending time with the family. Rick Reilly reports on how Watt has been a huge influence on their long road to recovery.

“What could I possibly complain about? I have to run an extra sprint? I have to go out and practice for an extra 15 minutes? That’s nothing. I mean, these kids live in wheelchairs, that – they don’t have their parents around. My days are easy. I have nothing to complain about.” — JJ Watt

“The person who influences me the most is JJ Watt. He teaches you to never give up. He also teaches you that no matter how famous or wealthy you are, everybody is equal. And you should always be respectful to everybody. That’s who inspires me the most.” — Peter Berry, age 11, in a letter he wrote about JJ Watt

 

The Man Who Helped Get Roger Clemens Acquitted Discusses the Trial
ESPN The Magazine (“Interview Issue” on newsstands now)

On June 18, Roger Clemens was acquitted on two counts of perjury, three counts of making false statements and one count of obstructing Congress, capping a trial that lasted more than two months. The charges stemmed from his testimony at a congressional hearing in February 2008 in which he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. But even though Clemens was exonerated, his attorney, Rusty Hardin, concedes that many fans still consider the pitcher’s reputation tainted.
Ryan McGee reports.

 

Season of Loss in Kansas City: Team and Town Trying to Cope and Persevere
ESPN.com

Anyone in Kansas City will tell you that winning and losing aren’t in the same stratosphere as life and death. But they’ll also concede that this, the 50th year of Chiefs football, has been one of the most challenging seasons in franchise history. Liz Merrill reports.