Posted on 12/03/2013 3:36:10 PM PST by Hotlanta Mike
Earlier this fall, when the Ducks were undefeated and quarterback Marcus Mariota had emerged as the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, it appeared that the Oregon star was on his way toward a top selection in the 2014 NFL draft. However, following the team’s recent losses to Stanford (26-20 on Nov. 7) and Arizona (42-16 on Nov. 13) — and with Mariota falling off a bit, some of which can be attributed to a lingering injury in his left knee — the signal-caller has announced he’s returning to school for his junior season.
From the official Oregon release:
(Excerpt) Read more at college-football.si.com ...
Hopefully Manziel will stick around A&M next year also!
just wait...he’s staying now but once January pops around the corner and people start telling Mariota he could potentially be the first player selected in the draft, he may just change his mind...
btw- sports illustrated/time inc is a left wing rag...
“once January pops around the corner ... he may just change his mind...”
I hope not. His style reminds me too much of Christian Ponder, which means my Vikings would be the suckers that draft him.
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