Michael was an Academic All-Pac 10 selection in 1984 and, in the 1984 Rose Bowl game, Young had five receptions for a total of 127 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown pass from Rick Neuheisel.
[4] Young successfully made the transition to the Broncos’ front office after a 10-year career as a wide receiver in the National Football League.
In 13 years in the front office of the Denver Broncos, he was responsible for the development and management of corporate partnerships, marketing, and branding.
In 2003, while serving as the Broncos’ Senior Director of Special Projects, Young, along with the backing of Bowlen, John Elway and Denver sports mogul Stan Kroenke, launched the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football League (AFL).
Young has created and led departments that have transacted with virtually every major corporation connected to sports and entertainment resulting in over a billion dollars in total revenues.