Leinart Doubters Please Read

O'Brien7 · Mar 16, 2006

Here's a few testimonials. PLEASE post commments:

Phil Taylor, SI.com:
"Leinart is a reminder to all those athletes out there who are thinking that they have to get their name on a pro contract before they've finished college-or sometimes before they've even started it-that making piles of money isn't the only route to happiness...He seems to understand what very few athletes in his position do-that it's OK if he doesn't get rich tomorrow. Or maybe he realizes that he already is."

Steve Dilbeck, Los Angeles Daily News:
"Matt Leinart had an even more impressive season in 2004 than Carson Palmer had in 2002 when he won the Heisman. Leinart also had a better year than in 2003, when he finished sixth in the Heisman voting. He put up equal or better numbers, despite losing his top three receivers and despite playing behind an almost all-new offensive line...The most dramatic thing about Leinart might be his consistency...And the way he takes advantage off all the talent around him is Palmeresque."

Matthew Zemek, Collegefootballnews.com:
"Matt Leinart's best quality is his poised leadership of a team that was decimated at wide receiver all year long. Leinart is a true college leader, a quarterback more important for his intangibles than for his raw numbers...He's held his team together emotionally, and that's why USC had a perfect regular season."

Kelly Whiteside, USA Today:
"In the celebrity-driven culture of Los Angeles, it's been suggested that Matt Leianrt just might be L.A.'s new leading man. Though as unassuming as a movie-set backdrop, Leinart has Central Casting qualities. A Heisman Trophy quarterback for the two-time defending national champion Trojans, with boyish good looks and big-lug charm, Leinart's got everything going for him."

Matt Hayes, The Sporting News:
"Go ahead, pick a fantasy. Dream it up. You know what? Matt Leinart has got you beat. And the ride is just beginning. Come on, who among us wouldn't love to switch places with this guy? A hip quarterback at a private Los Angeles university with a stars-aligned, bathe-in-the-glory-of-it-all lifestyle. He looks like a Ken doll, a 6-5 statue glowing amid one of the most storied programs in the history of college football...Leinart could be the biggest college football star in decades. He already is the king of the city that's fashionably late...But he isn't who you think he is. It's touchdowns and titles and tinseltown on the surface. It's just plain Matty inside." Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com: "Matt Leinart went from unknown to unstoppable in the course of one season. He owns two national championship rings. He owns a post position in the Heisman Derby. And if he were any calmer, he would be asleep."

USC All-American tailback Reggie Bush:
"Matt's got the world in his hands." USC head coach Pete Carroll: "Early in his career, he knew what was going on, he knew the system, he impressed the coaches in that way. But he really didn't deliver the ball well. He didn't throw the ball hard. He was kind of a touch guy...He just improved steadily. His strengths became tremendous strengths for him, his smarts and his awareness and his poise...He's very comfortable with everything that we're doing. Nothing fazes him."

Former USC offensive coordinator Norm Chow:
"We were all a little surprised at how well Matt has done...We were hoping and wanting him to be good, but obviously he surpassed a lot of expectations...His first two years, he was in every quarterback meeting, but hardly set foot on the field. When he did, he was ready for it. The bullets were flying fast, but we had confidence in him because of the time he spent in the classroom. He's now beyond the coaches being able to surprise him. He knows. He understands...His smarts are what helped him have the kind of years he has had...He gives his team efficient, effective leadership...It really became his team at halftime of the 2003 Arizona State game when he came back from the injury. The most important people you have to show your worth to are your teammates. He showed his worth on that day."

USC assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Steve Sarkisian:
"He is a very smart player. He understands when there are opportunities to take his shots and he sees when those shots aren't there and he checks it down. He does a great job of not forcing the ball."

Former USC quarterback Brandon Hance:
"First and foremost, his confidence is the difference. When you're confident in yourself, in the system, in the players who surround you, everything starts clicking. Once he got that, the velocity picked up, he started throwing prettier balls, he had accuracy, leadership. It all just started clicking in the right direction."

Former USC offensive guard John Drake:
"He's a pretty calm and collected dude. He has so much understanding of what is going on. When he gets to the line of scrimmage, he has an understanding of what checks to make. To me, that is when a quarterback shows he grasps what is going on, when you leave the huddle. He gets us out of so many bad plays."

Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr:
"He has great accuracy, great size, great intelligence. He's going to be one of those guys that will have a career that we will all remember."
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CAREER SUMMARY:

CAREER: He is fourth on USC's career completions (524), passing yardage (6,878) and total offense (6,772) charts. He already has thrown 71 touchdowns (second most in USC history behind Carson Palmer's 72) in just 26 career starts, with at least 1 TD in all but 1 game he has started (the first 24) and at least 2 TDs in all but 3 games (he had a string of at least 2 TDs in 15 consecutive games). He also has thrown at least 3 TDs 13 times (and at least 4 TDs 7 times, including 5 TDs on 3 occasions). He is averaging a TD pass every 11.5 career attempts. His career passing efficiency rating of 160.5 is fifth on the all-time NCAA chart. During USC's current 22-game winning streak, he has thrown 63 TDs and just 9 interceptions (his career TD/interception ratio is 71/15). His 71 career TD passes-already sixth on the Pac-10 career ladder-are the most ever in back-to-back seasons by a Pac-10 quarterback. His 64.3% career passing percentage is just below USC's career record of 64.6% set by Rob Johnson (1991-94). His 1.84% career interception rate is lower than the USC and Pac-10 career record of 1.95% set by Brad Otton (1994-96). USC is 25-1 when Leinart starts (his 96.2% winning percentage is the highest of any USC quarterback ever and is the second-best mark in NCAA history, minimum 25 starts, behind Toledo's Chuck Ealey, who was 35-0). He was just the third quarterback in the last 30 years to lead his team to back-to-back national championships. In his 2 starts against Notre Dame (2003 and 2004), he has completed 73.5% of his passes (50-of-68) for 751 yards and 9 TDs.
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71 TD & 15 INT - Are you kidding me!!!!!

As an added bonus, Leinart is left-handed, which means he uses both sides of his brain.

How can any Jets fan not want this guy????

Mehl-56 · Mar 16, 2006

As an added bonus, Leinart is left-handed, which means he uses both sides of his brain.
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I thought everyone uses both parts in some fashion, but one side is more dominant...for right handed people, the left side more dominant, for left handed people the right side is more dominant... At least thats the way it is taught in most of the western world and non 3rd world countries.. :wink:

Ellis

PS... for the record I don't want "this guy" for a mutlitude of reasons... I'll have to list them later... I have some work to do.

discostu570 · Mar 16, 2006

So if we doubt his abilities and his potential as an NFL passer, we should read some ass kissing stories about what a great guy he is?

O'Brien7 · Mar 16, 2006

discostu570 said:

So if we doubt his abilities and his potential as an NFL passer, we should read some ass kissing stories about what a great guy he is?
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EXACTLY:smile:

The stats are amazing though....

Coach K · Mar 16, 2006

Ellis-92 said:

I thought everyone uses both parts in some fashion, but one side is more dominant...for right handed people, the left side more dominant, for left handed people the right side is more dominant... At least thats the way it is taught in most of the western world and non 3rd world countries.. :wink:

Ellis
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HAHAHAHA youve managed to make me smile at work

WOW O BRIEN!!!!!!!!

are you that surprised that not everyone thinks he will be a great player? everyone has their critics. you were doing backflips over rumor mills about him wanting to play here and when you heard a few doubters you go out and scour the net for every praise you can find. i think you left out the Alaskan Daily

HIS COLLEGE STATS MEAN NOTHING. Sorry buddy, the Pac-10's defenses are a joke and USC had an offense that was on a NFL level. He'll be the equivalent of the herman edwards press debacles in NY. guarantee it.

borna'horn · Mar 16, 2006

He's good, but I'm better. -VY
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wa2k99 · Mar 16, 2006

According to one of the local papers (I'm not sure which), the Jets have Vince Young ranked three out of the top 3. Man, that Wonderlic will wipe you out.

nyscene911 · Mar 16, 2006

borna'horn said:

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I like the confused look on his face.

borna'horn · Mar 16, 2006

He was smart enough to beat Pete Carroll.

GreenHornet · Mar 16, 2006

I am OK with Leinart. I had doubts, but if we do draft him, as long as he is groomed for a year (maybe get some playing time in December 2006 - depending), I am fine with that. I think that will work out regardless of who we bring in.

Drafting and starting the guy out of the box this fall would be asking way too much..........JMO.

vilmatic · Mar 16, 2006

wow, everyone who has a reason to say good things about him did. That's amazing.

winstonbiggs · Mar 16, 2006

O'Brien7 said:

As an added bonus, Leinart is left-handed, which means he uses both sides of his brain.

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Just wondering which half of your brain you used to come up with this?

lude · Mar 16, 2006

winstonbiggs said:

Just wondering which half of your brain you used to come up with this?
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I'll bite. The "lower" half?

O'Brien7 · Mar 16, 2006

winstonbiggs said:

Just wondering which half of your brain you used to come up with this?
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Unfortunately, I only have access to a very narrow portion of my mind when it comes to the Jets QB situation :lol:

winstonbiggs · Mar 16, 2006

O'Brien7 said:

Unfortunately, I only have access to a very narrow portion of my mind when it comes to the Jets QB situation :lol:
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We can only hope that the Jets "Brain Trust" will use more than half their wits addressing the QB situation.

CaneJet · Mar 16, 2006

Sounds like Chad Jr.

MiamiJet420 · Mar 16, 2006

Guys.. you're going to get ticketed for this.....

Riding Leinart's d!ck without a helmet is punishable by law...

Hobbes3259 · Mar 16, 2006

O'Brien7 said:

Here's a few testimonials. PLEASE post commments:

CAREER SUMMARY:

71 TD & 15 INT - Are you kidding me!!!!!

As an added bonus, Leinart is left-handed, which means he uses both sides of his brain.

How can any Jets fan not want this guy????
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USC All-American tailback Reggie Bush:
"Matt's got the world in his hands." USC head coach Pete Carroll: "Early in his career, he knew what was going on, he knew the system, he impressed the coaches in that way. But he really didn't deliver the ball well. He didn't throw the ball hard. He was kind of a touch guy...He just improved steadily. His strengths became tremendous strengths for him, his smarts and his awareness and his poise...He's very comfortable with everything that we're doing. Nothing fazes him."

Former USC offensive coordinator Norm Chow:
"We were all a little surprised at how well Matt has done...We were hoping and wanting him to be good, but obviously he surpassed a lot of expectations...His first two years, he was in every quarterback meeting, but hardly set foot on the field. When he did, he was ready for it. The bullets were flying fast, but we had confidence in him because of the time he spent in the classroom. He's now beyond the coaches being able to surprise him. He knows. He understands...His smarts are what helped him have the kind of years he has had...He gives his team efficient, effective leadership...It really became his team at halftime of the 2003 Arizona State game when he came back from the injury. The most important people you have to show your worth to are your teammates. He showed his worth on that day."

USC assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Steve Sarkisian:
"He is a very smart player. He understands when there are opportunities to take his shots and he sees when those shots aren't there and he checks it down. He does a great job of not forcing the ball."

Former USC quarterback Brandon Hance:
"First and foremost, his confidence is the difference. When you're confident in yourself, in the system, in the players who surround you, everything starts clicking. Once he got that, the velocity picked up, he started throwing prettier balls, he had accuracy, leadership. It all just started clicking in the right direction."

Former USC offensive guard John Drake:
"He's a pretty calm and collected dude. He has so much understanding of what is going on. When he gets to the line of scrimmage, he has an understanding of what checks to make. To me, that is when a quarterback shows he grasps what is going on, when you leave the huddle. He gets us out of so many bad plays."

Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr:
"He has great accuracy, great size, great intelligence. He's going to be one of those guys that will have a career that we will all remember."
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I cut out the guy and the chick, that basically said, he's cool I want to blow him, and what we have left, is Chad Pennington. Mediocre Arm, Great smarts, great intangibles.

Neither guy can take getting knocked around, and in the NFL thats bad. I love Penny, but I'd draft a guy that has taken some licks, has a better arm, and put up similar production, without Len Dale White, Reggie Bush, Pete Carrol, and Norm Chow.

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