SI Calls Out Hoge on Vince

"I'm a fan of Merrill Hoge,

who co-stars on State Farm's NFL Matchup. But when it comes to Vince Young, Hoge has been as stubborn about the rookie quarterback's prospects as a certain politician (rhymes with tush) has been on the Iraq situation. Because Hoge predicted that Young would flounder as a rookie, he can't unconditionally praise the Titans quarterback. It was hilarious last week hearing host Sal Paolantonio tease Hoge for being "in denial." And sure, I thought Young's passing numbers were too mediocre for him to beat out Marques Colston or Maurice Jones-Drew for Offensive Rookie of the Year. But who can argue with the most important stat?"

Nunyu Demasio on CNNSI

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/nunyo_demasio/01/08/giants/1.html