Thanks Matt Leinart. I thought you were something better.

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by user The Beast

For the past three years as a USC fan, I looked up to former USC quarterback Matt Leinart. I thought he was a great guy; I met him on two occasions, for about 30 seconds each time. Not a whole lot of time, but I felt that he was a sincere individual. Well, it appears that he doesn't have much class.

Brynn Cameron

According to People Magazine, Matt Leinart is going to be a father, as his former girlfriend, Trojans basketball player Brynn Cameron, is expecting a baby boy in November.

What bothers me is that Cameron is excited about the baby. Hey, Matt has left you in the dust. She says that she doesn't want to get married and she'll just let Matt do his own thing.

By "thing" I bet we all know that is half of Arizona.

Thanks Matt, hundreds of kids will quickly learn about this. We all thought you were something special. Now, it just seems like you're a party boy, or like many other professional athletes: just classless.

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Thu 08/31/06, 4:18 pm EST

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UfgatorsDiv-I Stud

1185 days ago

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Just because he got a girl pregnant does by no means constitute him as a bad person. He is a party boy, which is expected for someone his age. However, he has room for improvement, by acting more professional. There is nothing wrong with partying, as long as you're not photographed at 4am leaving paris hilton's house. Cameron is doing the right thing anyway, since he probably wouldn't be that supportive.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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Being a party boy is "expected for someone his age"?? Not where I come from.

JoshkrossDraft Pick

1185 days ago

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At 22? Hell yeah it is. At least on the coasts. In New York/LA people settle down 5-10 years later than people in the Midwest. (you're in Cleveland, right?) People have different priorites at different times, so I'd say the age of not being a partier anymore is drastically different in LA than Ohio.

ASwaffAll-American

1185 days ago

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Wasn't Matt Leinart photographed at 4 AM leaving Paris Hilton's house?

The BeastAAA-er

1185 days ago

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Yes, there is something wrong with this! Sometimes people should rise above the norm. Partying and having sex, as an unmarried 20 year-old sets a poor example for today's youth. To many teens engage in premarital sex. They become pregnant, which can ruin their lives. Even more STD's can kill you. Yes, KILL YOU! Some have no cure. It doesn't seem like he's making any attempt to be the real father for this child. He needs to be supportive, and help this poor girl.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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That 'poor girl' has a big fat payday in her uterus. Kanye playing in my head...18 years, 18 years... If you know better or have higher morals, good for you. Be a fine example. Don't get laid, be STD free and uptight all you want. It's not your job to thrust/inflict your morals on others. Especially grown men... did you know it's STILL legal to get married under age 16 years old in MANY states here in the US, and in SOME cultures, women are EXPECTED to bear children as young as 13? It's a big world outside of your head, dude... accept it. Live YOUR life, but accept that your rules don't apply to everyone. they'll deal with their own consequences, moralboy.

JoshkrossDraft Pick

1185 days ago

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How do you know he's not making any attempt to help? No one said he wasn't going to see the kid or support the kid.

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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they're broken up and supposedly agreed to part ways for the most part.

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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I'm sure he'll see the kid, etc...

ASwaffAll-American

1185 days ago

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"big fat payday in her uterus"

Nice way to refer to someone's kid, Manny.

BigPPupMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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Lets face it, if you were growing up in So Cal, and you couldnt see through the Trojan Red to see that Leinert was a party boy? Come on, part of the reson he slipped so far in the draft was due to the fact that he had a party rep. Nick Lashey crashing on his couch in college, Victoria's Secret fashion shows, partying in NYC after the Heismen presentation, Paris Hilton. No one thought this kid was going to be a a role model. To go along with that, this just shows another reason why Charles Barkley was right, athletes should not be held up to be a role model just because they can throw or dunk a ball. I feel bad for the girl, but if she is secure in herself to take care and manager on her own, then power to her. Not all single parent situations are some terrible after school special.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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feel bad for her? She knew what she was doing! The naive Train is off the track!

Anonymous Fanatic #1

1185 days ago

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wow, you thought he was a great guy based on two 30 second meetings, yet a terrible guy for doing something based on what you hear in the media? Did Matt tell you he wouldn't be supporting the child or mother? Or that she desperately wanted to get married, but Matt refused because he wants to "do his thing"? Or he secretly beats her? Get a clue!

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The BeastAAA-er

1185 days ago

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No I didn't base my opinion on the 30 seconds, in which I met Matt. He did display some role model signs. He told the press, "I don't mind signing autographs for kids, because I remember being a kid and wanting an autograph from an athlete. I feel that its my responsibility to sign for them." He stayed for his seinor season because he valued the college experience, and he felt that the money could wait. Many people felt he was a good role model, not just me, because of these examples.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1185 days ago

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yeah, he stayed for his senior season because he "valued college experience"...that...or, taking 1 joke of a class, living in Southern California, being absolutely worshiped and on a great team

Anonymous Fanatic #1

1185 days ago

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Back up the nieve bus!!! BEEP BEEP BEEP

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The BeastAAA-er

1185 days ago

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The reason he took one class, was because he had already studied hard enough to earn enough credits to almost graduate. Why do people constantly mock him for taking ballroom dancing. He took it because he only needed a few credits. Would you rather take Biochemistry.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1185 days ago

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"Why do people constantly mock him for taking ballroom dancing" does this even need a response?

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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Underwater Basketweaving 101 was filled up...

Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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I guess it goes to show he's not a REAL Trojan man! OOOoooh!

I'll be here all week!

Seriously, get over it. It is supposedly like the 1980's already! Get with the times, homeslice! The kid will be fine. If anything, call him stupid if he doesn't get himself a paternity test to be sure and call him smart for NOT knocking up Paris Holeton! - ALL week!

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SashaDiv-I Stud

1185 days ago

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Manny was "Holeton" intentional because thats worse then the Trojen joke.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1185 days ago

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not at all... I am always serious, am 107.4% anti-sarcasm and neveer makes typose

Anonymous Fanatic #2

1185 days ago

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Did you guys see Brynn Cameron...dude for a basketball player she's pretty cute...i'd knock boots with her too... besides, he can support a kid, he'll be ok...

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JoshkrossDraft Pick

1185 days ago

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Bleeding GreenVarsity

1185 days ago

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Why were you "looking up" to Matt Leinart of all people?

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Anonymous Fanatic #3

1076 days ago

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She was his gf for however many years. Why is it surprising that they were sleeping together? Not using protection is another matter, but I think that spreads the blame (and responsibility) to the both of them.

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Anonymous Fanatic #4

858 days ago

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Leinart's been classless for quite some time. Cameron gave an interview recently in a local paper (sorry forgot which one, but it was reported by Petros Papadakos on 570AM during a local LA broadcast.) Apparently he charades about how he's all about family, trying to find time for the family. According to Cameron, he has been spending his entire offseason partying in Arizona - he has barely spent any time with his kid. If that's true, he sincerely is a loser. There is no excuse for raising the kid, regardless of what happens between Matt and Cameron.

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Anonymous Fanatic #4

858 days ago

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correction above - no excuse for "not" raising his kid

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Anonymous Fanatic #5

819 days ago

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Beast - How old are you? You looking up to Leinart?! LOL. I had Baron Davis and Cade McNown going to UCLA when I was there. They were just another student to me.

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Anonymous Fanatic #6

776 days ago

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BigPPup's comment: "... Charles Barkley was right, athletes should not be held up to be a role model" was as wrong as Charles the Obtuse's original cop-out rationale for unacceptable behavior. Each individual should consider herself/himself as a positive role model. Simply because other dimwits consider themselves exempt from dull things like mores and law in now way excuses them from accountability.

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