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Marcus Mariota
Oregon Ducks – No. 8
PositionQuarterback
ClassRedshirt Freshman
MajorHuman Physiology
Personal information
Born: (1993-10-30) October 30, 1993 (age 30)
Honolulu, HI
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career history
High schoolSaint Louis School
Career highlights and awards

  • PrepStar Magazine All-West Region
  • Interscholastic League of Honolulu Offensive Player of the Year
  • All-ILH First Team quarterback
  • Player of the Game (9/1) vs. Arkansas State, (9/8) vs. Fresno State, (9/15) vs. Tennessee Tech, (9/22) vs. Arizona, (9/29) vs. Washington State, (10/6) vs. Washington, (10/18) vs. Arizona State, (10/27) vs. Colorado, (11/3) vs. USC, (11/10) vs. Cal

Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota (born October 30, 1993) is an American Football quarterback for the Oregon Ducks football team.[1] He was a highly recruited prospect out of high school.[2] He was named starting quarterback for the Ducks for the 2012 season over sophomore Bryan Bennett.[3]

Early life

Mariota was born in Honolulu to Toa Mariota and Alana Deppe-Mariota. He has one younger brother, Matthew Mariota, who also plays defensive end and kicker for Saint Louis. Out of high school he was considered one of the best Hawaiian prospects since Timmy Chang.[4] Besides the Ducks, he had offers from the Hawaii Warriors, Memphis Tigers, Utah Utes, Oregon State Beavers, Washington Huskies, Arizona Wildcats, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, UCLA Bruins, and the USC Trojans. [5]

High school

He was rated the No. 6 recruiting prospect in the state of Hawaii and No. 12 overall quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com. As a senior, he threw for 2,597 yards on 165 of 255 passing (64.7%), including 32 touchdowns against only five interceptions. He guided the Crusaders to an 11-1 record and a state title. He also rushed the ball 60 times for 455 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and 7 touchdowns.[6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Marcus Mariota
QB 		Honolulu, Hawaii Saint Louis School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.5 Oct 30, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 71
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 24 (QB)   Rivals: 24 (QB)  ESPN: 71 (QB)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Oregon Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  • "2011 Oregon Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  • "2011 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2011-12-14.

College career

2011 Season

As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Mariota did not see any action. He spent most of his time on the scout team. But Mariota did dress for every game in case of injury to Darron Thomas or Bryan Bennett.

2012 Season

Entering the offseason, Oregon was hit with many starters leaving for the 2012 NFL Draft, notably running back LaMichael James and quarterback Darron Thomas. After a good spring game and fall practices, he was named starting quarterback in their opener against Arkansas State.[7]

Game 1: Arkansas St. Red Wolves

Passing Rushing
Comp ATT Yards CMP% LNG TD INT ATT Yards AVG LNG TD
18 22 200 81.8 22 3 0 4 24 6.0 17 0

Despite an over matched opponent, Mariota had an impressive debut. He was 18 of 22 passing, with 200 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 4 carries for 24 yards. The Ducks would lead 50-10 at half and would go on to win 57-34, Arkansas State's tally a reflection of Oregon having pulled most of its starters after the first half.

Game 2: Fresno St. Bulldogs

Passing Rushing
Comp ATT Yards CMP% LNG TD INT ATT Yards AVG LNG TD
19 27 166 70.4 22 1 0 14 67 4.8 28 0

Mariota was 19 of 27 for 166 yards and 1 touchdown. He also carried the ball 14 times for 67 yards. His performance helped lead Oregon to a 42-25 win.[8]

Game 3: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Passing Rushing
Comp ATT Yards CMP% LNG TD INT ATT Yards AVG LNG TD
21 28 308 75.0 49 4 1 4 17 4.3 18 0

Going into this game, Oregon were heavy favorites due to the fact that Tennessee Tech is an FCS school. Mariota was 21-28 for 308 yards and 4 touchdowns, but also 1 interception. He also had 17 yards rushing, and his efforts helped Oregon claim a 63-14 win over the Golden Eagles.[9]

Game 4: Arizona Wildcats

Passing Rushing
Comp ATT Yards CMP% LNG TD INT ATT Yards AVG LNG TD
20 35 260 57.1 55 2 1 5 17 3.4 10 0

Going into this game many experts predicted a high scoring contest due to both teams running a Spread Offense. [10] Mariota was 20 of 35 for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he also ran 5 times for 17 yards. His play combined with a spirited performance from the Duck defense resulted in a shutout, as Oregon won 49-0.[11]

Game 5: Washington State Cougars

Passing Rushing
Comp ATT Yards CMP% LNG TD INT ATT Yards AVG LNG TD
21 32 169 65.6 30 1 2 9 56 6.2 19 1

In his first game away from the friendly confines of Autzen stadium, Mariota had another strong performance but also showed some of his inexperience. He was 21 of 32 for 169 yards with one touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions. Mariota also ran for 56 yards and one score. Though the Cougars and Mike Leach's "Air Raid" offense put forth a valiant first-half effort, he led Oregon to a 51-26 win.

Game 6: Washington Huskies

Despite an interception on his opening series, Mariota would direct another Oregon victory. He was 15 of 24 attempts, for 198 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also ran for another 40 yards on 7 carries. The Ducks ultimately extended their victory streak over the Huskies to 9 games, winning 52-21.

Game 7: Arizona State Sun Devils

Mariota was only 9-12 passing for 46 yards and 1 touchdown.[12] [13] [14] But he showcased his impressive running ability with 135 yards on 10 carries, including an 86-yard long run that resulted in a touchdown.[15] He also had one touchdown receiving, as he caught an improvised pass from Bryan Bennett on what looked liked a broken play from Arizona Sate's 2-yard line.[16] Mariota's efforts helped Oregon amass a staggering 43 points in under 20 minutes of play.[17] [18] [19]

Game 8: Colorado Buffaloes

In what was viewed by many as a tune-up before facing USC, Mariota had another steady performance. He was 11 of 14 passing, for 136 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 22 yards and one score. Oregon held a 56-0 lead at halftime and would ultimately go on to win 70-14.

Game 9: USC Trojans

He was 20 of 23 passing, for 304 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also had another 96 yards rushing, making him Oregon's top offensive performer, despite a stellar 321 yard performance from Kenjon Barner. In what was an offensive shootout, Oregon prevailed 62-51.

Game 10: California Golden Bears

In recent years, Cal had been very successful at slowing Oregon's run game and forcing the Ducks to the air. However, the Golden Bears had no answer for the Oregon passing game in this particular contest, with Mariota completing 27 of 34 passes for 377 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also ran for another 42 yards on 6 carries, helping to lead Oregon to a 59-17 victory.

Career statistics

Passing Rushing
Season Team GP Att Comp Comp % Yards Yards/Att TD INT Att Yards Ave TD
2011 Oregon DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
2012 Oregon 9 217 153 70.5 1787 8.24 22 5 72 474 6.6 3
Career 9 217 153 70.5 1787 8.24 22 5 72 474 6.6 3

References

  1. ^ Oregon, University of. "Marcus Mariota Bio". Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  2. ^ Sports, Yahoo. "MARCUS MARIOTA". Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  3. ^ Miller, Ted. "Marcus Mariota wins Oregon QB job". Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  4. ^ Kalbrosky, Bryan. "Oregon Ducks: Fan Reaction to Marcus Mariota as Ducks New Starting Quarterback". Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  5. ^ Sports, Yahoo!. "Marcus Mariota Recruiting". Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  6. ^ Oregon, University of. "Marcus Mariota". Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  7. ^ Fentress, Aaron. "Marcus Mariota: Focused, laid-back leader Oregon Ducks are ready to follow". Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  8. ^ Press, Associated. "RB Kenjon Barner rushes for 201 yards, 3 TDs in No. 4 Ducks' win". Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  9. ^ Press, Associated. "Marcus Mariota, No. 4 Ducks coast past Tenn. Tech". Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  10. ^ Marshall, John. "Ducks and Wildcats atop the marquee in Pac-12". Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  11. ^ Olmos, Scott. "Oregon Football: Winners and Losers of Oregon vs. Arizona Game". Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  12. ^ Press, Associated. "Oregon vs. Arizona State: Ducks use big first half to rout Sun Devils". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  13. ^ Jennings, Kay. "Oregon vs. Arizona State: Live Scores, Analysis and Results". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  14. ^ Kirk, Jason. "Oregon vs. Arizona State 2012 final score: Ducks demolish Devils, make No. 2 case". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  15. ^ Schroeder, Greg. "Mariota earns good grades in road test". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  16. ^ Brubaker, Shawn. "Oregon Football: Why Marcus Mariota Is a Top Heisman Contender". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  17. ^ "Freshman QB Marcus Mariota brings a calm steadiness to No. 2 Oregon". Retrieved 22 October 2012. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  18. ^ Marshall, John. "No. 2 Oregon runs over Arizona State 43-21". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  19. ^ Press, Associated. "Kenjon Barner rushes for 3 TDs as Oregon runs over Arizona St". Retrieved 22 October 2012.

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