Marcus Mariota

[dthomas=ddixon]

The kids extremely smooth when he runs... seems to have fairly good speed and can break away from people.. Throws a nice ball and has intangibles that allow him to make a big gain out of a busted play.. Not to mention his frame reminds me of a certain number 10 that I loved watching at oregon.. Sign this kid up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMpcL9fm5p8

Yeah no kidding, the way he runs and his frame is just like Dixon, scary...

Ok, not gonna lie. I am so sick of hearing everyone comment on all the QBs the Ducks are looking at as "The Next Dennis Dixon." Really, its about has old as everyone claiming the next 12 year old basketball player is "The Next Jordan." Lets give it a rest. Besides, Dixon had 1 good year. Albeit it was a very good year. I'd say Masoli is a more accomplished of a QB in Chips system than Dixon was. And I loved Dixon!

I totally agree with you. But the reason people always wanna compare QBs to Dixon is because of the peak that he reached. It was only for one year but no QB has ever lead an offense at that high of a level. We were so completely unstoppable. How many starters had we lost & we were still dropping 50+ points every game. No QB has ever performed at as high of a level as he did his SR. He had the freaking Heisman in his back pocket before his injury.

I agree, he reached a peak that no other QB has reached. But as a unit, the offense is pretty dang close from last season to the 07 season of Dixon. 09 team scored 469 points, 36.1 per game. Had 3012 yards rushing, 232 per game and 38 rushing TDs. 07 team scored 496 points, 38.2 per game. Rushed for 3272, 251 per game and 32 rushing TDs. Where the 07 team was better was the passing game. 2807 yards to 2344. An average of 215 per game to 180 per game. 26 passing TDs to 16. So yeah Dixon was a better QB, but the offense is pretty much even. And the 07 team had an NFL ready running back. The 09 team, a redshirt freshman.

I'm not saying Dixon was average. Like you said, he had the Heisman in his pocket. I really think that if Masoli were able to play this year, he would have the Heisman in his pocket because he is the leader of one of the greatest offenses in the Nation. Just like Dixon was!

Hey man, I'm right there with you. I've been a huge Masoli supporter & felt he never got near the love he deserved. If he wouldn't have done what he did he was on his way to being by far the most accomplished QB in Oregon history. Two 10 win seasons, a Holiday bowl win, a rose bowl appearence, a Pac10 title plus all that he woulda accomplished this year. Even if he never plays another snap he will go down as one of the top QBs in Oregon history, right there with Joey, in my book.

[greenyellow]

The only thing that Masoli tarnished is his likability in Oregon. Everyone would have loved him forever for what he had done already and could have done this year. Now he is going to have a love him or hate him reputation for what he did in the off-season.

[duckfan96]

I would sorta look forward to the next Joey type qb...you know the one who wins for 3-4 years. jmo

[Phenom]

Masoli more accomplished than Dixon.

[Tray Dub]

Masoli more accomplished than Dixon.

He is... One Rose Bowl, one Holiday Bowl, two top 10 finishes for Masoli. Three bad years followed by one amazing year for Dixon, but in that amazing year Dixon didn't ever actually accomplish something. Was Dixon better? I think so. But he did not accomplish as much.

[buckmarkduck]

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.

[Phenom]

Masoli more accomplished than Dixon.

He is... One Rose Bowl, one Holiday Bowl, two top 10 finishes for Masoli. Three bad years followed by one amazing year for Dixon, but in that amazing year Dixon didn't ever actually accomplish something. Was Dixon better? I think so. But he did not accomplish as much.

He lost us the Rose Bowl and it was more a team accomplishment than anything. It's not like he was ever a great passing threat. He did do some good s***...no doubt. But he was never close to the player that Dixon was.

Masoli had two years of greatness? Two games maybe.

[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.

Hell no.

[odux]

Masoli more accomplished than Dixon.

Its true. Yeah he lost in the Rose Bowl, but he got them to a BCS game. He smoked OSU twice, rolled over Oklahoma state not to mention huge wins against Cal, USC, and Arizona. Dixon had 1 great year, thats it. He lost his starting job to Brady Leaf. Once Masoli took over as a starter, there was never any doubt who the QB was. You say that it wasn't all Masoli who got them to the Rose Bowl, and your right. But he is the QB and everyone knows that to be an elite team, you need an elite QB. And Oregon has been very explosive since Masoli took over as Oregon's QB. So yeah, he is more accomplished. And saying that just seems weird, because I love Dixon and what he brought to this offense. But Masoli brings more and it shows in the outcome of the games!

[hermistonduck]

The kids extremely smooth when he runs... seems to have fairly good speed and can break away from people.. Throws a nice ball and has intangibles that allow him to make a big gain out of a busted play.. Not to mention his frame reminds me of a certain number 10 that I loved watching at oregon.. Sign this kid up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMpcL9fm5p8

Yeah no kidding, the way he runs and his frame is just like Dixon, scary...

Ok, not gonna lie. I am so sick of hearing everyone comment on all the QBs the Ducks are looking at as "The Next Dennis Dixon." Really, its about has old as everyone claiming the next 12 year old basketball player is "The Next Jordan." Lets give it a rest. Besides, Dixon had 1 good year. Albeit it was a very good year. I'd say Masoli is a more accomplished of a QB in Chips system than Dixon was. And I loved Dixon!

waaaah wah

[duckgrad99]

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.

[Phenom]

BTW, I probably made it sound like I thought Masoli was garbage, but I that's from the truth. I think he was more than adequate just VERY VERY inconsistent. It was infuriating at times. I would rather have him than not this year, but whatever, he did something stupid.

[odux]

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.

Wanna play that card? Ok I will too, If Masoli didn't do something stupid, then Oregon would probably would be going to the National Championship this year. So I guess they are even there. Or if Blount wouldn't have punched that BSU player, then things would have been different. Or, how about this, what if Paysinger, Colvin and Johnson would have been healthy. Maybe they could have helped Roper and Leaf transition into a role where they lead the Ducks to the National Championship that Dixon got them started.

We could say if this would have happened, or if that wouldn't have happened then things would have been different. But you have to play the cards your dealt. And until recent, Masoli has made more out of his career in 2 years than Dixon did in 4. And anyone who tries to argue that needs to get a clue. Take off your Dixon-is-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread glasses and see the facts. Yeah he was a better passer, but I think he had better receivers.

[odux]

The kids extremely smooth when he runs... seems to have fairly good speed and can break away from people.. Throws a nice ball and has intangibles that allow him to make a big gain out of a busted play.. Not to mention his frame reminds me of a certain number 10 that I loved watching at oregon.. Sign this kid up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMpcL9fm5p8

Yeah no kidding, the way he runs and his frame is just like Dixon, scary...

Ok, not gonna lie. I am so sick of hearing everyone comment on all the QBs the Ducks are looking at as "The Next Dennis Dixon." Really, its about has old as everyone claiming the next 12 year old basketball player is "The Next Jordan." Lets give it a rest. Besides, Dixon had 1 good year. Albeit it was a very good year. I'd say Masoli is a more accomplished of a QB in Chips system than Dixon was. And I loved Dixon!

waaaah wah

I'm not whinning about it your idiot. I was simply saying thats getting old. Just like the Jordan comparisons.

[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.

But you can make the case that Masoli has accomplished more than Dixon. If you throw out the hypothetical "He would have won the Heisman and taken us to a BCS game" argument, then Masoli has actually done more.