There are few things in your life that you can do to gain more success then winning the inaugural Heisman trophy. Mariota not only took the Heisman in sweeping fashion but he also took the nations top trophies with him. This year for Mariota was not just a stand out year. He showed the doubters from prior year that he deserves to be among the best in the nation at what he doses. With the second highest margin of victory only behind Troy Smith of Ohio state in 2006. Winning by a margin of 91.6 percent. Mariota won this years campaign by a margin of 90.9. Mariota finished with 2,534 points, more than double that of Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin, who finished with 1,250. While accepting his award Maritoa did not speak of himself but of those who helped him become they player and person he is today. Such a class act, he thanked both Amari and Melvin and wished them both continued success in there futures. Not only did he thank his teammates and coaches but said, “It’s your trophy.” This just goes to show what kind of person Maritoa is and the humility in which he has for the success he has had in College while playing for the ducks.
All Facts and photos from www.goducks.com. Born Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Parents: Toa Mariota and Alana Deppe-Mariota. Mariota is the freshman starting quarterback for the Oregon ducks. Before coming to Oregon Mariota was a four star recruit. His senior year in high school he throw for 2597 yards and was 165 of 255 which is a 64.7 percent completion percent. He also had 32 touchdowns with only five interceptions. Mariota won the state title his senior year of high school. He won the offensive player of the year and clocked a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash. In 2011 Mariota was the third string quarterback and traveled with the team but did not play in any games. 2012 has been a break out year for Mariota. He first started this year with a battle with now back up Bryan Bennet. So far this season he has had quite the year for a freshman. He has 2511 yard throwing the ball and 30 touchdowns, with only 6 interceptions. Mariota best game this season was against CAL in which he had 377 yards throwing the ball and 6 touchdowns with no interceptions. Mariota has been the hype around college football this year because of his poise and willingness to do anything for the team. he has been a stand out player this year for the ducks. Mariota holds a 69.9 percent completion rate and a quarterback rating of 165.4 which is very good for a freshman. This year Mariota has rushed for 474 yards and three touchdowns and has an average of nearly 60 yards a game rushing. He will have one final game to show his stuff against Kansas State in the Fiesta bowl in January. Two high power offensives pin against each other.
Well this was nothing like the last two match ups against Arizona. Oregon came to play this week and wanted to show the world they were ready for anyone they would face in the first ever college playoff. Beating Arizona 51-13 to win the Pac 12 is not small task but Oregon stepped up and did just that. Mariota went 25-of-38 for 313 yards and two touchdowns through the air while adding 33 yards and three more scores on the ground. Solomon was benched at halftime after going 6-of-12 for 34 yards and then was benched at the half. This goes to show not only did Mariota and the offense show up to play but Ifo and the defense were on a mission to prove to the world that they are better then what people think. I would say that they did just that tonight and the world knows Oregon is a force to be reckoned with.
All Facts and photos from www.goducks.com. Buckner is from Waianae, Hawaii and is the son of George and Maria Buckner. Buckner’s family includes three sisters and one brother. He is majoring in general social science. Buckner stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs 290 pounds, which has helped improve his game much like many of Oregons defensive linemen. Filling the roll of top draft pick Dion Jordan. Buckner was awarded Team’s First-Year Player of the Year (Casanova Award) in 2012 for his play, which is a great honor. “He’s always working — whether it’s watching film, something he does a lot of, or getting in extra reps, he’s always working,” Oregon defensive line coach Ron Aiken said.
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