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SI Cover Curse – Deciding the 2013 College Football Season
The Sports Illustrated Cover curse or jinx has been around since the 1950’s, although it doesn’t seem to effect the really successful individuals like Michael Jordan (49 covers) or other Super Bowl, Heisman Trophy and College Football champions. As for the 2013 season BCS race? It seemed like Marcus Mariota, A.J. McCarron and finally Braxton Miller were very effected by appearing on the cover.
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Oregon Ducks – Marcus Mariota Will Return For His Junior Year
Despite being projected as a top 5 pick in the next NFL draft, Marcus Mariota proved he is good for his word, deciding to stay another season with Oregon in order to get his degree and maybe lead Oregon a little further than he or anyone else has been able to for the last couple of years.
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Oregon vs Arizona – The Bursting of a Bubble
For a moment there, Oregon saw a chance open up to win the Pac 12 North division, and via that the conference. Marcus Mariota saw a chance to win the Heisman trophy once again. But then came the unfortunate visit to Tuscon. Mariota was intercepted twice, Arizona beat the Ducks 42-16, and all that’s left now is some pride to regain in the Civil War game.
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Oregon Ducks – Not Only About Marcus Mariota & Offense
There haven’t been many moments in recent years in which the Oregon Ducks got stuck on offense. But just in those cases, when Marcus Mariota is less than brilliant and is only very good, there’s an underrated defense that was able to hold the toughest rivals they faced this season scoreless during the second half.
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Oregon Ducks – Mariota Doesn’t Let Turnovers Bring Him Down
Despite being 40-point favorites in their home game against Washington State, Oregon made it less than easy for themselves through second quarter turnovers, including two fumbles by Marcus Mariota, who is a good enough player to put mistakes like that behind them and get the Ducks rolling again en route to another impressive offensive display and remaining perfect so far this season.
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Oregon Ducks – Marcus Mariota, Nation’s Best Quarterback
The critics said Oregon still weren’t tested enough with a quality rival and some fourth quarter pressure in order to be considered as a national title contender. But Marcus Mariota raised his game when the time was right, and the Ducks remain the only undefeated team in the Pac-12 North, taking one huge step towards doing what they failed to complete last year.
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Oregon Ducks – Marcus Mariota Makes a Great Case For the Heisman
It’s hard to define the Oregon Ducks offense by signaling out just one player, but the way Marcus Mariota has performed over the last two years and especially since the start of this season makes it seem like he just might be the best quarterback in the nation, and the leading candidate right now to win the Heisman trophy.
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Oregon Ducks – Best Offense in the Nation Rules Fiesta Bowl
Kenjon Barner was unstoppable, as usual. Marcus Mariota showed his amazing potential. De’Anthony Thomas couldn’t be caught. Oregon were simply too much for Kansas State in the Fiesta Bowl.
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Oregon Ducks – No One Can Keep Up With Kenjon Barner
Too much offense, even for USC, who were ranked number one in the nation before the season began. Kenjon Barner set records for an Oregon running back and for a Trojan opponent, leapfrogging some players in the wide open race for the Heisman trophy, proving just how good the Ducks are, at least offensively.