Leinart claims he always drinks out of bong

PHOENIX, AZ — Photos showing former USC and current Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart holding court with some young ladies in a hot tub and utilizing a beer bong made their way around the internet last week. Needless to say, the general reaction to the photos was negative, in no small part due to the use of the beer bong, which is a popular binge-drinking tool for college students.

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Leinart is a 25-year-old NFL quarterback and the father of a small child, not a college student, so his behavior was seen by many as a sign that he has yet to grasp the full responsibility that comes with playing the most high-profile position in America’s most popular sport. Among his critics was Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt, who expressed disappointment in his young signal caller’s choices.

Now, for the first time, Leinart is talking about the issue publicly. In an exclusive interview with SSNN, he defended his use of the beer bong, and claims he is not irresponsible.

“You know, I didn’t have many beers that night. It’s not like I was totally wasted,” he said. “I only drank one beer, but I did drink it out of the bong. As for my friends, I was just helping them out by holding the bong up.”

In fact, Leinart claims he doesn’t call the device a beer bong, because he drinks all of his liquids out of the funnel-and-hose contraption.

“I don’t even own any cups, glasses or mugs. There isn’t a single one in my house, so really there’s no choice but to use the bong. Every drop of liquid that I drink goes through that bong. Orange juice, soda, tea, coffee, milk – everything,” Leinart insisted. “It’s just so much more efficient. I’m a busy guy, and I don’t have much time to sit around and drink my morning coffee, so I just bong it. It’s important to let it cool down a little first, though.”

Leinart also said that although he may be more careful who he invites to his home, the use of the bong is going to stay the same. “I couldn’t imagine going back to traditional liquid intake. Sipping is definitely not for me.”