Randy Moss falls victim of a surprise cut by the Minnesota Vikings

Alright ladies, pay attention to this one -- Randy Moss was the victim of a surprise cut by the Minnesota Vikings ... and since his release, Moss has been getting killed in the press for allegedly creating drama in the locker rooms of both the Vikings and the New England Patriots. 
Not everyone connected to Randy Moss is kicking the guy when he's down ... the NFL star's college coach not only has Randy's back ... but insists Moss has always been a "team guy."

An interview with Bleacher Report spoke to Marshall University head coach Bob Pruett -- who led Randy and The Herd to a conference championship back in 1997 ... Dude explains the Randy he knows was "always a role model."

But Coach Pruett -- who says he still talks frequently with Randy -- explains. "[Moss] definitely wears his emotions on his sleeve" ... but insists "He's just a competitive athlete who wants to win ... he's always been a team guy."

Pruett did have one interesting criticism about the Vikings -- saying, "It seems like the people at Minnesota are having problems with players other than [Randy]."

Wonder if he's talking about a guy who's name rhymes with Schmett Schmavre? (come on ladies we know what vikings player that would be don't we)