A Marcus Mariota Oregon jersey commemorates a first. In December 2014, Mariota became the first Heisman Trophy winner in University of Oregon history and he did it by a wide margin. If you are thinking about a Marcus Mariota Oregon Ducks jersey, here is the season it stands for.
How big the win was
Oregon's athletics site reported that Mariota received 2,543 points, or 90.9 percent of the total possible. The other finalists were Alabama's Amari Cooper and Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon.
A list of firsts
The trophy came with more than one milestone, according to Oregon:
- First Heisman winner in Oregon history.
- First winner from the Pacific Northwest since Oregon State's Terry Baker in 1962.
- First Heisman winner born in Hawaii.
- First winner of Polynesian descent.
Those last two firsts give the jersey meaning beyond Ducks fandom.
The 2014 numbers
At the time of the award, Oregon listed these figures for his junior season:
- 53 total touchdowns, a Pac-12 record that season
- 4,452 yards of total offense, also a Pac-12 record
- An 11-1 regular season
- Five touchdowns in the Pac-12 Championship win over Arizona
He also collected four national player of the year honors during awards week.
Choosing a Mariota Oregon jersey
Searches for an Oregon Mariota jersey can return several different looks. A few checks help:
- Read the listing title closely. It should name Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks. Make sure you are looking at the college version rather than a pro design.
- Compare the color and style named in each title. Different designs for the same player are usually separate listings.
- Use the product page size chart. Measure a shirt you already like and match the chest width.
- Confirm shipping and returns on the page. Terms vary by store.
For a side-by-side look at the current designs, see this Mariota Oregon Ducks jersey collection and open each listing for its details.
Why it is more than a quarterback jersey
Plenty of players have won the Heisman. Few have been the first for an entire program, a home state and a heritage at once. That is the case a Mariota jersey makes every time it is worn.