The official Ducks vs FSU, Rose Bowl Game Thread!

[oldmangrouch]

Not to be Debbie Downer, but many people thought Joey Harrington was a can't miss prospect also.

Just about the worst thing that can happen to a QB is going high to a craptastic team with a history of failure that is looking for a savior. Harrington never had a chance...and the same fate may await MM. Like RGIII, he may wind up physically and mentally broken by a clueless organization and desperate coach.

It's damn depressing.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Not to be Debbie Downer, but many people thought Joey Harrington was a can't miss prospect also.

Just about the worst thing that can happen to a QB is going high to a craptastic team with a history of failure that is looking for a savior. Harrington never had a chance...and the same fate may await MM. Like RGIII, he may wind up physically and mentally broken by a clueless organization and desperate coach.

It's damn depressing.

People like Aaron Rodgers who fall in the draft probably should see it as a blessing in disguise.

 

[MickZagger]

Not to be Debbie Downer, but many people thought Joey Harrington was a can't miss prospect also.

Just about the worst thing that can happen to a QB is going high to a craptastic team with a history of failure that is looking for a savior. Harrington never had a chance...and the same fate may await MM. Like RGIII, he may wind up physically and mentally broken by a clueless organization and desperate coach.

It's damn depressing.

I get that. I know that being drafted high as a quarterback can be the kiss of death. But, he is way better than Harrington was. Joey was more of a hot item because he was Captain Comeback. He was drafted to a Lions team who has for years had a notoriously bad offensive line and had like 5 different coaches in 5 years and Millen drafted shitty pick, after shitty pick. I don't have as much of a problem with them saying he won't be a good NFL quarterback as I do with them not giving any explanation as to why. Also, they said that Winston showed more NFL promise in that game.... Where? Winston looked like dog shit.

 

[oldmangrouch]

If MM is doomed to be the next RGIII - Winston is already being fitted for a casket as the next Vince Young!

 

[Natebishop3]

Not to be Debbie Downer, but many people thought Joey Harrington was a can't miss prospect also.

Just about the worst thing that can happen to a QB is going high to a craptastic team with a history of failure that is looking for a savior. Harrington never had a chance...and the same fate may await MM. Like RGIII, he may wind up physically and mentally broken by a clueless organization and desperate coach.

It's damn depressing.

Joey's first year with the Lions was really fun to watch. He really got that team playing above their actual talent. He just didn't have a line... or a running game.... or really any receivers. They kept trying to draft receivers, but none of them worked out.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I was so sure the Florida chop chop at the start of the game was going to overwhelm and intimidate our boys and make them do things they hadn't done all year. I was wrong obviously. What a game. It's too bad it's a D that gives up so much between what Herbstreit said the 20's. Don't know if that will work with OSU. The best thing going for Oregon for that much up. Cardale Jones. I think he is very vulnerable. Mariota won't be I feel. Advantage Oregon.

 

[PDXFonz]

If MM is doomed to be the next RGIII - Winston is already being fitted for a casket as the next Vince Young!

I don't think Jeff Fischer is a bad coach though, and the Titans werent even as bad as the Bucs. Vince Young was over rated imo.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

If MM is doomed to be the next RGIII - Winston is already being fitted for a casket as the next Vince Young!

I know a lot are saying RG3 in relation to Marcus. I think Russell Wilson makes more sense. Just his demeanor and conduct on the field. I think he is going to be fine in the NFL when he goes. I'm not convinced he is ready to leave his teammates here at Oregon.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

1st. Mariota is very intelligent.

2nd. He can learn to become a pocket passer. He hasn't been asked to do it at Oregon.

3rd. Mariota is excellent at reading defenses. That is the skill that differentiates a great NFL QB from a good one.