Marcus Mariota

[Tray Dub]

Yeah, what's so funny about that? Dixon had 9 great games in his career, Masoli had almost two years of greatness. Remember Dixon fell apart as a JR, and lost all confidence. I also disagree that Masoli has ruined his legacy, I think after sticking around and doing everything asked of him most UO fans will welcome him back with open arms. I still contend that a DUI is a 100x worse than anything Masoli did. JM was never in danger of killing anyone, he stole a laptop. Dumb? Yes! And he is paying the price.

Masoli more accomplished than Dixon.

If Dixon didn't get hurt, Oregon probably goes to the national championship game that season. Masoli did some really good things, but Dixon was quicker and a better passer. Also, Masoli didn't have 2 years of greatness. He had several games where he played like crap. Dixon would have won the heisman that year as well. He couldn't be stopped.

You're saying Dixon was better. The debate is about whether Dixon accomplished more. I don't think anyone can honestly say a Holiday Bowl win, A Rose Bowl berth, and two top ten finishes are not as big of accomplishments as what Dixon did.

[ducksrock]

Yeah, what's so funny about that? Dixon had 9 great games in his career, Masoli had almost two years of greatness. Remember Dixon fell apart as a JR, and lost all confidence. I also disagree that Masoli has ruined his legacy, I think after sticking around and doing everything asked of him most UO fans will welcome him back with open arms. I still contend that a DUI is a 100x worse than anything Masoli did. JM was never in danger of killing anyone, he stole a laptop. Dumb? Yes! And he is paying the price.

Masoli more accomplished than Dixon.

If Dixon didn't get hurt, Oregon probably goes to the national championship game that season. Masoli did some really good things, but Dixon was quicker and a better passer. Also, Masoli didn't have 2 years of greatness. He had several games where he played like crap. Dixon would have won the heisman that year as well. He couldn't be stopped.

You're saying Dixon was better. The debate is about whether Dixon accomplished more. I don't think anyone can honestly say a Holiday Bowl win, A Rose Bowl berth, and two top ten finishes are not as big of accomplishments as what Dixon did.

Different teams, different opponents, and other tangible variables...Why does anyone feel the need to make such comparisons anyway? They both played very well and were both successful...And, I was at both the Michigan at the Big House game (Dixon more than shined and we won THAT game) and also the Rose Bowl (Masoli was far from sharp and we lost). Dixon had the Heisman won, until the injury...Masoli wouldnt have been in the Heisman discussion for long this year....plus, he is apparently a thief...If a vote has to be placed (and it shouldnt) I go with DD hands down....

[greenyellow]

Yeah, what's so funny about that? Dixon had 9 great games in his career, Masoli had almost two years of greatness. Remember Dixon fell apart as a JR, and lost all confidence. I also disagree that Masoli has ruined his legacy, I think after sticking around and doing everything asked of him most UO fans will welcome him back with open arms. I still contend that a DUI is a 100x worse than anything Masoli did. JM was never in danger of killing anyone, he stole a laptop. Dumb? Yes! And he is paying the price.

Masoli more accomplished than Dixon.

If Dixon didn't get hurt, Oregon probably goes to the national championship game that season. Masoli did some really good things, but Dixon was quicker and a better passer. Also, Masoli didn't have 2 years of greatness. He had several games where he played like crap. Dixon would have won the heisman that year as well. He couldn't be stopped.

You're saying Dixon was better. The debate is about whether Dixon accomplished more. I don't think anyone can honestly say a Holiday Bowl win, A Rose Bowl berth, and two top ten finishes are not as big of accomplishments as what Dixon did.

Different teams, different opponents, and other tangible variables...Why does anyone feel the need to make such comparisons anyway? They both played very well and were both successful...And, I was at both the Michigan at the Big House game (Dixon more than shined and we won THAT game) and also the Rose Bowl (Masoli was far from sharp and we lost). Dixon had the Heisman won, until the injury...Masoli wouldnt have been in the Heisman discussion for long this year....plus, he is apparently a thief...If a vote has to be placed (and it shouldnt) I go with DD hands down....

Most would say that Dixon was the more talented of the 2 but what is being discussed is which QB accomplished more at the college level. Dixon may very well have won the Heisman and gotten us to a BCS game, but he didn't so there's not as much accomplishment. Masoli has won a Pac-10 title, won a Holiday Bowl, and had 2 10-win seasons so he has accomplished more than Dixon. I much prefer Dixon over Masoli but if someone had to look at their work on a pieces of paper with no names, Masoli's would stand out over Dixon's.

[dthomas=ddixon]

The only reason I bring up the comparison is people would have Dixon's babies if he wanted them to but don't even wanna give Masoli credit for being a good QB & are just beside themselves that we get to move onto the "Darron Thomas Era".

Masoli accomplished far more than DD ever did & its not even close. Dixon had 8 great games. Masoli had back to back years of finishing in the top 10, earning Holiday & Rose Bowl berths & a Pac10 title. Dixon reached a level of play on the field that we've never seen before besides maybe Akili Smith. There's a big difference between the two.

[Bigducker]

Thought this thread was about Marcus Mariota.... Back to Mariota. Just watching this kid he's seems to have it all to become another great QB at Oregon, good quickness, escapability ,size, good arm , seems to throw accurate on the run, and what I think is very underrated in determining what makes a good QB is intelligence (3.5 GPA.) Hope we get him.

[odux]

The only reason I bring up the comparison is people would have Dixon's babies if he wanted them to but don't even wanna give Masoli credit for being a good QB & are just beside themselves that we get to move onto the "Darron Thomas Era".

Masoli accomplished far more than DD ever did & its not even close. Dixon had 8 great games. Masoli had back to back years of finishing in the top 10, earning Holiday & Rose Bowl berths & a Pac10 title. Dixon reached a level of play on the field that we've never seen before besides maybe Akili Smith. There's a big difference between the two.

The "Darron Thomas era" may never be seen. If Costa wins the job this year and plays all year long. And next year Masoli comes back and wins the job. Then Darron Thomas will leave Oregon with never starting or having any major role as a starting QB at Oregon. He would go down as one of the most overrated players ever at Oregon. And i really hate to say that.

[pudgejeff]

The only reason I bring up the comparison is people would have Dixon's babies if he wanted them to but don't even wanna give Masoli credit for being a good QB & are just beside themselves that we get to move onto the "Darron Thomas Era".

Masoli accomplished far more than DD ever did & its not even close. Dixon had 8 great games. Masoli had back to back years of finishing in the top 10, earning Holiday & Rose Bowl berths & a Pac10 title. Dixon reached a level of play on the field that we've never seen before besides maybe Akili Smith. There's a big difference between the two.

The "Darron Thomas era" may never be seen. If Costa wins the job this year and plays all year long. And next year Masoli comes back and wins the job. Then Darron Thomas will leave Oregon with never starting or having any major role as a starting QB at Oregon. He would go down as one of the most overrated players ever at Oregon. And i really hate to say that.

DT would stil have his senior season

[briarduck]

Thought this thread was about Marcus Mariota.... Back to Mariota. Just watching this kid he's seems to have it all to become another great QB at Oregon, good quickness, escapability ,size, good arm , seems to throw accurate on the run, and what I think is very underrated in determining what makes a good QB is intelligence (3.5 GPA.) Hope we get him.

I agree...lets get back on topic.

Mariota looks great, he seems to have what it would take to have great success here, just like Bennett! I hope he signs so these two can battle it out with DT!


GO DUCKS!!

[Hoagduck]

Gotta wonder why only Memphis has offered.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Gotta wonder why only Memphis has offered.

Probably because he's in Hawaii & not many teams even know about him or seen him play.

[odux]

The only reason I bring up the comparison is people would have Dixon's babies if he wanted them to but don't even wanna give Masoli credit for being a good QB & are just beside themselves that we get to move onto the "Darron Thomas Era".

Masoli accomplished far more than DD ever did & its not even close. Dixon had 8 great games. Masoli had back to back years of finishing in the top 10, earning Holiday & Rose Bowl berths & a Pac10 title. Dixon reached a level of play on the field that we've never seen before besides maybe Akili Smith. There's a big difference between the two.

The "Darron Thomas era" may never be seen. If Costa wins the job this year and plays all year long. And next year Masoli comes back and wins the job. Then Darron Thomas will leave Oregon with never starting or having any major role as a starting QB at Oregon. He would go down as one of the most overrated players ever at Oregon. And i really hate to say that.

DT would stil have his senior season

True. Thanks for correcting me.

[karlhungis]

Per Scout, he just committed.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Per Scout, he just committed.

Nice, I was hoping we'd get an early commit from him.

[Bigducker]

Per Scout, he just committed.

Great news, I feel the kid is very underrated.

[ducksvb6]

Did he visit? I though Chip had a required visit before accepting a commit.