Duo Clash: Reggie Bush and Vince Young Meet Again
09/24/07
Vince Young and Reggie Bush meet for the first time as professionals Monday night when the Tennessee Titans visit the New Orleans Saints.
The last meeting between Young and Bush took place in the Rose Bowl in 2006.
Young authored up a peformance for the ages, leading Texas to the national championship with a 41-38 victory over Bush and Southern California .
Young, who finished as the runner-up to Bush in Heisman voting that season, completed 30-of-40 passes 267 yards and rushed for 200 yards on 20 carries.
Three months after that game, Young was drafted third, one spot behind Bush.
Now, Young and Bush are the cornerstones for their respective franchises.
Last season, the Saints were the NFL's feel-good story, coming out of nowhere to reach the NFC championship game for the first time in their history.
Among the favorites this season to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLII, the Saints have opened the campaign with a pair of lopsided losses.
They have been outscored by a 72-24 in losing to Indianapolis and Tampa Bay .
One player who has yet to find his game has been Drew Brees, who has thrown for just one touchdown and three interceptions.
Last season, Brees led the league with 4,418 passing yards and was third with 26 touchdowns.
It also been an extremely slow start for Bush, who has managed just 65 yards rushing 22 carries through two games.
This contest marks the first Monday night appearance for Young, the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year last season.
Just like Bush, who pumped life into the Saints last season, Young did the same for the Titans.
He went 8-5 as the starter after replacing Kerry Collins, helping Tennessee to a .500 finish.
Last Sunday, Young completed 17-of-27 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown in a 22-20 loss to Indianapolis .
The strong point for the Titans through two games has been a running game, which has produced 423 yards.