William Morris Lands Marketing Account Of Vince Young

By Liz Mullen, Staff Writer, SportsBusiness Journal

WMA To Rep Young In Marketing And Off-Field Endeavors

The William Morris Agency has signed Titans QB, '06 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowler Vince Young for representation for marketing and all other off-the-field endeavors.  Young, who is featured on the cover of EA Sports’ "Madden NFL 08" videogame, will continue to be represented by agent Major Adams for his NFL club contract negotiations. WMA will work with Adams and other Vince Young Inc. execs on all new business opportunities for Young. A team of WMA agents -- including President Dave Wirtschafter, Sports Head Jill Smoller, Sports VP Lon Rosen, VP/Global Sports & Entertainment Phillip Button, Consulting Senior VP Kevin Murray and agents in WMA’s Nashville office -- will represent Young. WMA represents a number of superstar athletes for marketing and other non-sports contract ventures, and clients include Heat G Dwyane Wade, Celtics F Kevin Garnett, NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya and tennis player Serena Williams.