Titus Young is a BAAAADDDD MAAAANNNN…Or is HE?

Lindsay Lohan is demanding adderall while in rehab, Beyoncemight be pregnant again, and Angelina Jolie had a double Mastectomy. These are all of the headlines that seem to overshadow one of the most absurd stories in sports right now. Titus Young, the troubled yet talented young wide receiver, was arrested 3 times in one week, including twice in the same day.

His issues began last year on a Lions team he was released from this off-season due to countless issues. He was suspended from the team 3 times last year due to behavior detrimental to the team including lining up in the wrong position on purpose. I mean that should have been a big indication. The players in the past just dogged it instead of lining up incorrectly when upset. That’s a huge fuck-you move. It’s like getting into an argument with your wife about your child and informing her you never wanted him/her in the first place. HUGE no-no. Last week he was arrested 3 teams for: burglary, resisting arrest and assault on a police officer, and driving under the influence. This guys has some serious fucking issues, but we shouldn’t fully reprimand him for all of his actions.

I know, I know. You're probably rolling your eyes Elisha Cuthbert style and wondering why I would defend such a “monster”, but the bottom line is that the chemical make-up of someone’s brain can overcome clear decision making.  According to his father, his brain is compressed to the front of his

(Image of Elisha's roll -National Post)

skull and thus this disorder is causing the issues, although he can’t remember the name of his son's medical issue. When a loved one who is supposed to help with the treatments and deal with the issues can’t even remember the problem, there is a GIANT flag. Although I could not find anything related to what his father described, Young has been diagnosed as bipolar and schizophrenic and is taking medication for these disorders, but there are obviously several issues that come into play that need to be examined. A lot of times, individuals who are diagnosed with those disorders forego taking their medication due to the side effects and these lapses can have unwarranted effects. Either way, he truly needs to get help from physicians, including in-patient assistance, before he hurts himself and those around him. More, maybe his medication needs to be reevaluated as these disorders have more of a tendency than others to be prescribed incorrectly. Finally, he needs to separate himself from those who influence him negatively.

Look at Brandon Marshall for godsakes. He had several problems when coming into the league, but took the proper steps when dealing with borderline personality disorder. I, like the rest of the sporting world should be, am rooting for Titus to find the necessary help he needs. Before anyone truly judges him, they need to understand that his issues are beyond simply just making bad decisions.

-Kyle