2004 Heisman Trophy candidates, from left, Alex Smith, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Adrian Peterson and Jason White listen to the broadcast of the awards ceremony Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 in New York. Leinart won the award beating out runner-up Oklahoma freshman Peterson and White, who was the 2003 winner, placed third. (AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
USC quarterback Matt Leinart, left, sits with Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson, center, and Jason White while waiting for the announcement of the Heisman Trophy winner Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 in New York. Leinart won the award beating out Peterson, who was second, and White, third. Peterson's second place finish was the best by a freshman. White was the 2003 trophy winner. (AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
USC's Matt Leinart picks up the Heisman trophy after being announced as the winner Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, in New York. (AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
USC quarterback Matt Leinart stares down at the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
USC running back and Heisman candidate Reggie Bush, left, congratulates teammate quarterback Matt Leinart. (AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
USC quarterback Matt Leinart, left, is congratulated by Oklahoma quarterback Jason White. White was the 2003 trophy winner and a candidate again this year.(AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
Surrounded by past Heisman Trophy winners, USC quarterback Matt Leinart holds the Heisman Trophy after being announced as the winner. (AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
Linda Leinart, left, wipes tears from her eyes as she and her husband Bob Leinart, center, listen to their son Matt Leinart's acceptance speech. (AP Photo/POOL, Julie Jacobson)
