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Leinart cruises while Jones bruises

By Ivan Maisel
ESPN.com

Sunday, August 31, 2003

USC intercepted Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell on the third play of the game and took over on the Tigers' 20-yard-line. Classic football strategy in that circumstance is to throw into the end zone. The defense isn't ready, and the psychological value of the touchdown is worth as much as the six actual points. However, Trojan quarterback Matt Leinart turned around and handed the ball to Hershel Dennis, who ran into the line for one yard. In this case, USC offensive coordinator Norm Chow said, ...

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