The Daily Barometer · May 8, 2015
In the future it’s Mannion, not Mariota
As two of the greatest college quarterbacks in the state’s history, they were selected in the NFL draft and will represent their former schools as they continue their football careers in the NFL.
To this point in time, Mariota has the upper hand, and by a wide margin. He has the victories, the two BCS bowl game victories, a Heisman trophy, No. 2 overall pick, the face of a franchise and the endorsements — which included a terrifying bust of Mariota made out of Subway sandwich condiments.
Mannion holds the Pac-12 record for most passing yards in a career.
In college, Mariota reigned supreme over Mannion. But classes ended once they were drafted.