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Marcus Mariota is the newest member of the Heisman winner club. Â Oregon’s quarterback was presented the award tonight, becoming the first Oregon player to ever win the prestigious award. The award is the fourth the quarterback has won this weekend. Â He received the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, the Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award.
Mariota had one of the best seasons in college football history. Â He led the Ducks to an 11-2 record and a spot in the new BCS playoff setup. Â He threw for 3,783 yards and 38 touchdowns; only throwing for two interceptions the entire season. Â While his throwing accuracy would be enough to win the Heisman, Mariota is the latest dual threat quarterback. Â He rushed for fourteen touchdowns and was second on his team in rushing yards. Â Mariota beat out Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper for the Heisman trophy.
