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Sounds like injury rumors to Mariota are true. Probably injured it during UCLA week. The stats are pretty telling: Mariota ran 49 times for 493 yards and scored a TD in each of 1st 7 games. More than 10 ypc. Has 13 carries for 2 yards in last 2 games
Seems to happen to Oregon's best QBs. Not terribly surprising given the responsibilities of the position, but nonetheless disappointing for a tremendous talent. As I was watching the game I saw a number of plays where I expected Mariota to take off for a positive gain only to have him throw it in a tight window to a receiver. Obviously I don't know the severity of the issue yet as Oregon doesn't publicly comment on player injuries, but I'm sure something will come to light in the coming days as the issue receives more scrutiny.
I don't use it as an excuse. I still believe biggest issues were play of offensive and defensive lines. Mariota's injury only magnifies that problem.
Seems to happen to Oregon's best QBs. Not terribly surprising given the responsibilities of the position, but nonetheless disappointing for a tremendous talent. As I was watching the game I saw a number of plays where I expected Mariota to take off for a positive gain only to have him throw it in a tight window to a receiver. Obviously I don't know the severity of the issue yet as Oregon doesn't publicly comment on player injuries, but I'm sure something will come to light in the coming days as the issue receives more scrutiny.
I don't use it as an excuse. I still believe biggest issues were play of offensive and defensive lines. Mariota's injury only magnifies that problem.