Last night I am sure that, as Marcus Mariota claimed the
Heisman Trophy, many wondered if he would also claim the top individual prize
in college football. Even Mariota himself probably pondered the prospect of
joining the most exclusive club in college football – those that have won both
the jasathletics College Football MVP award and the Heisman
Trophy. Until now, that prestigious club was only occupied by a couple of
quarterbacks from the state of Texas, but I am pleased to announce that the
quarterback from Hawaii by way of Oregon Marcus Mariota is now part of that
list as he is indeed the 2014-2015 jasathletics College Football
MVP.
At the end of the day, it is really about the statistics and
Mariota’s did not disappoint. This year he threw for 3,783 yards and 38 TDs,
rushed for 669 yards and 14 TDs, and even caught one pass for 26 yards and a
TD. These are certainly impressive statistics. Even more impressive though is
what he didn’t do. He didn’t throw many balls that were intercepted. Only two
ended up in the hands of the other team. This is the second time in four years
that a running back from Wisconsin has come up just short in his quest for the
top individual prize in college football. The way that Wisconsin produces good
running backs though I am sure that one will eventually win. However, this year’s
crown belongs to Marcus Mariota. He has been a contender for this award for a
few years now, and jasathletics would like to commend him for his perseverance and
patience because it has finally paid off.
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