The tale of a college superstar becoming an NFL dud is not one that is exclusive to Tim Tebow. Examples from across history litter the professional game, from Archie Griffin and Brian Bosworth to Tommie Frazier and Matt Leinart. College success—no matter how great or historically significant—does not guarantee any sort of prosperity in the NFL. Show More Summary
The NFL draft brings lots of stars and positively changes the futures of many teams, but it also brings unfortunate busts. Many star college players, such as JaMarcus Russell, Tim Couch and Matt Leinart, ended up as NFL busts. Sometimes their abilities don't translate to the NFL, some lack the work ethic, and others don't get the opportunity to play. Show More Summary
In an era where everyone wants to be a superstar and big name in their respective fields in regards to their craft, the same can be said for college football players. We've had superstar college football players like Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, Manti Te'o, Tim Tebow and Cam Newton over the recent years in the game. Show More Summary
Quarterbacks coach Steve Clarkson, who has coached quarterbacks like Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Leinart and Matt Barkley, has used Tai Chi to help New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow with his poor footwork, which he said was responsible for his awkward throwing mechanics. Show More Summary
Steve Clarkson, a quarterback coach who has worked with Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Leinart, and Matt Barkley, believes that he has fixed Tim Tebow's elongated and terrible throwing motion. How has he fixed the major flaw in Tebow's game that other coaches have spent years trying to correct? With Tai Chi, obviously. Read more...
The Seahawks continue to look for a backup QB, and Monday had a four-quarterback tryout among Brady Quinn, Seneca Wallace, Matt Leinart and Tyler Thigpen. Apparently the Seahawks were most impressed with Quinn. Ed Werder of ESPN reports the Seahawks are trying to sign Quinn as Russell Wilson’s backup. Quinn has been with the Browns, [...]
There haven’t been too many highlights for quarterback Matt Leinart since he played for Pete Carroll at USC, which might explain why Leinart is interested in seeing if he can reunite with his college coach. Mike Garafolo of USA Today reports that Leinart will be one of four veteran quarterbacks in Seattle this week to…
Matt Barkley is a quarterback and went to USC. He is doomed. Or is he? Well, if basing a projection solely on what Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Mark Sanchez did in the NFL, the future isn't very bright for Barkley. Let's examine what happened to the Trojans' signal-caller trio and decipher what it means for the 2013 quarterback prospect. Show More Summary
Bizarre Bracket Behavior 3:00 Strange phenomena sweep the nation as people go to any length to pick the perfect basketball tournament bracket. Featuring Neal McDonough, Danny Pudi, Common, Matt Leinart, Patti Stanger, and many more! Submitted...Show More Summary
Former Trojans quarterback, and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart spent three hours of his Saturday morning with kids this weekend. Courtesy of Kellogg's and their new #ShareBreakfast campaign, the Kellogg's Matt Leinart ProCamp presented...Show More Summary
For USC QBs, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood doesn't last forever. As they learn when they reach the NFL, the pedigree of your college means little when you cannot produce. Carson Palmer, Mark Sanchez and Matt Leinart were all heavily hyped, high profile prospects. Show More Summary
Colin Kaepernick has accomplished more in one season than Matt Leinart has in a 7-year NFL career -- which explains the less-than-warm welcome Matt got from two loud-mouthed fans.Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!
The Oakland Raiders opted to get a glimpse at the future by starting Terrelle Pryor in the final game of the season over Matt Leinart. The decision was made Friday by head coach Dennis Allen to start Pryor in a meaningless game against the San Diego Chargers. Show More Summary
Finally, a sign of hope for a mostly bleak season for Oakland Raiders fans, though not so much for QB Matt Leinart. Raiders HC Dennis Allen has done what John Fox did to Brady Quinn and what Rex Ryan did to Tim Tebow by sideswiping the #2 QB to start the #3. Quarterback Terrelle Pryor [...]
Matt Leinart believes he deserves to be the Raiders’ starting quarterback on Sunday. Raiders coach Dennis Allen disagrees. “I’ve decided to go with Terrelle Pryor as our quarterback,” Allen said after practice today. “He’ll play in the game and we’ll see how the game goes. He’s the starter, and we’re going to go into it…
Dennis Allen and the Raiders face a decision in Week 17 whether to start journeyman Matt Leinart or the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Terrelle Pryor. That decision is expected at some point on Friday, but one of the two men believes he should be the starter. Show More Summary
The Raiders haven’t named their starting quarterback for Sunday’s finale against the Chargers, but one of the candidates believes that he’s deserving of the starting job. While Matt Leinart says he’d be supportive of Terrelle Pryor in the event the Raiders decide to go that direction, he feels that he’s done enough to get the…
The 4-11 Oakland Raiders lost their starting quarterback to injury in Week 16. With Carson Palmer out, the Raiders have to decide between Matt Leinart and Terrelle Pryor. Not a tough decision, but one the coaching staff has to make.Show More Summary
The Oakland Raiders will not have Carson Palmer under center this week against the San Diego Chargers in the team’s season finale. Now, the question for the Raiders is who gets the starting nod? Matt Leinart or Terrelle Pryor? No official announcement has been made, but head coach Dennis Allen acknowledged that the two signal [...]
If they’re in the mood to, the Oakland Raiders can make their game against the San Diego Chargers meaningful. It’s called: start Terrelle Pryor. If the Raiders choose to go the Matt Leinart route, this showdown will just be like all the other season finales between two teams who have been eliminated from postseason contention. Show More Summary