Marcus Mariota

[dthomas=ddixon]

http://oregon.rivals.com/barrier_noentr ... id=&mid=&r

Mariota's Oregon offer comes through

The Oregon Ducks have a strong presence in the state of Hawaii, and that presence has been strengthened with the recent success of starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who hails from Honolulu. Now, the Ducks are targeting another Aloha State quarterback in St. Louis High's Marcus Mariota.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/oregon/football ... ota-109435


So we've offered this guy but not Randall? Weird.

[greenyellow]

Probably shows how high up on the recruiting board Randall is for the Ducks. So far the Ducks have offered Lemay, who committed to UGA; Hundley from AZ; and now Mariota. Seems like the top 2 for the Ducks are Hundley and Mariota. That makes Randall a 4th or 5th option if you include the Bellomy kid from Texas.

[hines]

So we've offered this guy but not Randall? Weird.

don't fall in love w/ a kid you only know through updates and youtube vids. we're just dumb message board coaches.

[thegreenstain]

Mariota's film is very impressive. Not surprised the Ducks would offer him.

[greenyellow]

He runs a spread option offense that looks to have some similarities with Oregon's, which could only help him if he came since he would have some base plays and terminology already down. St. Louis HS is one of the top high schools in Hawaii and West Coast so he's played against some good teams and players.

[woundedknees]

IIRC,St. Louis HS is the football Alma Mater of former Duck TE and Pro Bowler, Russ Francis.

[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

[Elduderino]

HAHAHAHAH. I thought the same exact thing.


The dude looks like a player. With Greatwood recruiting him I like our chances, will be interesting to see if ND offers.

[UOducksTK1]

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...

[dthomas=ddixon]

Thank for sharing some info on him guys, I just saw his profile pic & was a little surprised . If Chip thinks this guy is schollie worthy in a year where we can be pretty picky with QBs, then I'm a believer.

[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!

[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.

[Sooth]

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.

Dixon only had 1 year in Chip's system. And it was shaping up to better than all of Masoli's years combined. I know he didn't get to finish it, but Dixon is better than Masoli ever is or ever will be. That much is blatant.

On your other point...yes, the Dixon comparisons need to curbed. Especially with this kid, I'm squinting and still can't see it.

[Hoagduck]

More similar to Dixon than Darron Thomas for sure. Not to imply anything good or bad about DT, for the record.

[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!

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!