Matt Leinart Staying at USC

[Chisox73]

Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart has announced that he will stay at USC for his senior season.

Leinart has led the Trojans to back-to-back National Championships and is 25-1 in his 2 seasons as USCs QB.He threw for 3,322 yards and 33 TDs this season,and was picked off 6 times.

He ranks 4th on USCs all-time passing list with 6,878 yards,and ranks 2nd behind his predeccessor Carson Palmer with 71 TDs in 26 games.Palmer threw 72 TDs in his career.

Leinart's only loss came in a 34-31 triple overtime loss at California on September 27,2003 in his 4th start.He was 21-for-39 for 277 yards in that game,but was picked 3 times.The Trojans have since won thier last 22 games,the l;ongest current winning streak in the nation.

With Leinart coming back for 2005,and with virtually the same group coming back,the Trojans figure to be #1 on most,if not all College Football pre-season polls.

[Timberwolf]

I am very shocked.

What else he has to prove in college? He accomplished so many things at USC. I am not sure what else he could have done over there other than finishing his degree, but then again, he can always take classes on his spare time. I guess you gotta give him credit for bypassing the money and the pros for one more year in college football. College life can be a good life and I guess Matt did not want to see it come to an end.

[Thedatch]

maybe he wants to finish his education? its a possibility...life goes on after football...maybe he wants a degree...


(a guy can hope, can't he?)

[Chisox73]

I applaud Leinart's decision.I bet that wasn't a very easy one.The guy was going to be an instant millionare and a top 5 pick in the NFL draft.I guess the thought of a unprecedented 3rd straight National Championship swayed his decision.

It was either that or siut up for the 49ers next season.

[rockin500]

i know, what a choice. stay in college or go to the worst run organization in the NFL. Besides, TW, he can work on his game some more in college. He has a weak arm and needs to strengthen it up this year. Playing in college will help that instead of holding a clipboard or running for your life.

plus, you are only young once, live life to the fullest. I applaud Leinart's decision to go for a 3rd straight championship.

[I Are Baboon]

I applaud Leinart's decision.

:thumbsup: I agree!


It was either that or siut up for the 49ers next season.
Screw the 49ers. I hope they never win another game. Asshats.

[Timberwolf]

Chisox: From what I hear, Niners will draft Aaron Rodgers. Of course, they could change their minds too. I doubt him playing for the Niners was the reason why he stayed in college. I am sure he would relish a challenge in turning the Niners around.

[racinghoss]

I wonder if Leinart will still stay now that Chow is going to the Titans.