Leinart staying at USC

[GoSkins!]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

I have to agree with Daseal, he won two national champioships and the heisman trophy (awarded to the "best" college football player in the nation). There is only one direction to go when you are at the top, that is down.

Regarding your Calculus comparison, if you take all the math fundamentals and get an "A+" excellent, top scores in your class, you are wasting your time repeating those courses again. Why take Algebra 2 with trig for a second time if you scored an A+?

Good points! I agree that he seems ready to move up. Of course he understands the fundamentals. Reinforcing them to a point where they are second nature, where you don't have to think, only react is different. He may not feel that he is at that point yet. And yes, he may be wrong, his accomplishments seem to prove otherwise. I dont think I'd repeat the class either, maybe he feels like he still has some things to learn/prove. I dont know. I just don't think it could hurt him to complete his senior year, especially considering the level of coaching at USC. I bet he consulted some people/coaches that gave him some perspective to make his decision. Maybe it is as simple as he doesn't want to be in SanFran:thumb:

[aehs77]

so this essentially drops us by one pick in the draft.

[saden1]

I think it's great that he stayed in school. I mean look the wonders it did for Manning. Having more college experience only helps when comes going pro. To me, him staying indicates that he is more interested in football than money. That he loves the game. If he busts his knee in the last game of the season next year I'd still picking in the first round. His accomplishments in the college ranks is too good to over look.

[itvnetop]

seeing matt play all year, he has great vision, decision-making ability, accuracy, and overall leadership... the knock on him is his lack of arm strength. he definitely risks dropping down in the draft next year (his stock right now is the highest it can be), but he may take the next year to get stronger. his combine performance next year may be more complete (here's praying the injury gods stay away from him).

[Daseal]

He could do that this offseason and still get picked #1 overall.

[Daseal]

I agree, how many powderpuff teams does the normal team see in a football season in college? All the big schools have at least 4-5 guys they should beat with their 3rd string guys in. I think he may be trying to save the glory before his name is one notch behind Ryan Leafs. Honestly, if someone does great in the college ranks but fails in the pro's we often don't annoint them a great player. I think if he goes to the Pro's and makes it he will be seen as a great player.

[Daseal]

Couldn't one argue he understands the fundamentals after a Heisman and a National Championship?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Cush

guess he didn't want to go to SF

It's interesting you say that because it's possible that that's true. Maybe just like Manning last year told the Chargers trade me, Leinart is thinking "I'd rather stay another year than play for the Niners"

[Daseal]

All in all, it's his life and his decesion. If I had the money and time I'd do nothing but take college classes and be the oldest member in the frat by 30 years when all is said and done. However, I'm not a great athlete (Cpayne05 may disagree) so I wouldn't be passing up the millions he is. I think he's fooling himself if he's trying to get away from san fran - they'll have that pick next year too!

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I think he's fooling himself if he's trying to get away from san fran - they'll have that pick next year too!

LOL
That is true. What ever team he goes to is going to suck.