Comparing Winston and Mariota: Who Deserves to be No. 1?

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

When FSU and Oregon finally clash on New Years’ Day, a lot more will be at stake than just the winner moving on to the National Championship. In particular, each of the two quarterbacks will not only be looking to carry his team to victory, but also officially establish himself as the best quarterback in college football. Jameis Winston vs. …

Mariota, Winston, Atop NFL Mock Draft

Tyler Robinson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

It’s that time of year again. Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and every other football expert in the country have begun to speculate how the upcoming NFL Draft will unfold. I’ve looked at several of these mock drafts, and the consensus is that the two quarterbacks that will square off in the Rose Bowl, the past two Heisman Trophy winners, Marcus Mariota …

Two Young, Hungry Teams To Battle New Years Day

Max Thornberry FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

A fire was sparked on the Scout.com message boards this week over Jason Staples’ Know Your Foe piece breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of FSU, Oregon’s last hurdle to clear before the College Football National Championship Game. While Florida State’s strengths are highlighted, the number three seed has plenty to fear with their 29-game-winning streak on the line against the …

Will the Ducks’ Offensive Line Withstand the Seminole defensive attack?

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Imagine this: Oregon loses to Florida State in the Rose Bowl. Allow that to sink into your mind for a second. Now, what if I told you that the Ducks lost to the Seminoles because of the poor support Marcus Mariota was getting from his offensive line. Most Duck or football fans in general should not be surprised if this …

Oregon’s Top 5 Key Players in 2014 Season

McKalie Bellew FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Everyday that goes by puts us one day closer to the Rose Bowl on January 1st, quite possibly the biggest game of the season not only for us but also for many of our Ducks’ careers. The team is taking the field in normal practice schedules just as they have done before every game this season but they are working …

Oregon 4-Star QB Waller to Enroll Early

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Well, if there’s one thing we can say about the Ducks over the next few years, it’s that there will be a lot of people with a chance to replace Marcus Mariota under center. As it stands now, Jeff Lockie, Taylor Alie and Morgan Mahalak are the QB’s on the roster, but as of yesterday these Ducks just gained a little more …

Overheard at the Heisman Award Ceremony

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Congratulations to Marcus Mariota! He’s the first Heisman winner from the state of Oregon in the Era of Competition. (Jerry Stovall finished second to OSU’s Terry Baker in 1962. Stovall rushed for 368 yards … all season.) FishDuck.com would like to offer our sincere congratulations. Mr. Mariota, sir, if there is anything we can do for you, anything at all, don’t hesitate to …

Recruiting Update: Dual-Threat Stidham Heading West?

Mark Flores FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Football Recruiting News Mere moments after newly-minted Heisman winner Marcus Mariota brought tears to the country’s eyes, another signal caller was the subject of breaking news. Long time Texas Tech commit Jarrett Stidham (4-Star/Stephenville, TX/Rivals100) quietly announced that he would open his recruitment after months of silence surrounded one of the nation’s top dual-threat passers. What does it mean for …

Troy Hill Talks About The Rose Bowl And How Oregon Got There

Tyler Robinson FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

FishDuck.com reporter, Tyler Robinson, reporting from the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex. Oregon will take on Florida State in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day and DB Troy Hill put into perspective what this means for the Oregon program. ”It’s a big accomplishment, and it’s really a blessing honestly.” Hill said. “It’s a stepping stone for one of our goals. It’s big. I …

Mariota Makes Awkward Appearance on David Letterman

Caleb Couturie FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

If there’s one thing we Duck fans know about Marcus Mariota, it’s that he was never one for the spotlight. Of course a question that immediately comes to mind is then ‘why’d you have to be so darn good?’ The normally shy and quiet Mariota, after breaking many records (some of which were his own), was forced into the national …

A Humble Heisman: The Best Endorsement of All

Alex Towne FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Ever pay attention to how many Heisman Trophy winners are in commercials these days? They are EVERYWHERE. Robert Griffin III is in Subway, USAA, Adidas, and Gatorade ads. Johnny Manziel is featured in Subway, Snickers, McDonald’s, and Nike commercials. Cam Newton has his hands in Gatorade, Under Armour, and a chic new fragrance known as Drakkar Essence. It’s understandable that an …

ESPN’s Ed Cunningham on Marcus Mariota: “I’m concerned about Mariota’s accuracy.”

Paul Jones FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

ESPN didn’t need any additional help from former Husky Ed Cunningham on the Championship Drive show on ESPNU this past weekend when he couldn’t decide if he thought Marcus Mariota is an accurate passer. On Sunday, it was “Mariota has accuracy issues.” Monday night, he’s now back to being an incredibly accurate passer. If it was just Cunningham, whose University …