So I'm sitting here watching the Oregon vs. Arkansas State game. With two minutes to go in the Second QUARTER, the score is 50-3 Oregon. All I can say is "woooow..........". This is beyond one-sided. Every ORE posession has ended in a touchdown. Every. Single. One. Also, ArkSt can't make it past their own 40. Like...just can't. They have had ONE first down in the entire first half. So, how did it get this bad for them-or how has it been this good for Oregon?
Two names: Marcus Mariota. De'Anthony Thomas. Mariota is Oregon's freshman stud QB and he has shown it. Before being pulled for the (possible) last Oregon drive of the first half, I was absolutely blown away by his combination of poise, accuracy, and leadership. In one stretch in the first half, he connected on 10 straight completions, several (two, I think) for touchdowns. I mean, the guy has NO ceiling. Mariota, to me, is the perfect QB for this high-octane offense that is big-play oriented under head coach Chip Kelly.
Thomas can do it all and did do it all tonight. He showed his famous open-field speed on a 37-yard TD in the second quarter that he broke by just running right by the free safety. He also caught two TDs from Mariota.
UPDATE: ArkSt QB Ryan Apling just threw a dart to WR Julian Jones for a 72-yard TD. Beautiful play. 50-10 Oregon
Speaking of Apling, he's been the bright spot in the game for State. Although he threw an ugly pick, he has looked sharp...when he's given protection. Other than that they really haven't played a bad game; they've just been ultimately overmatched. Yes, they were a little sloppy with the football as they lost a fumble and threw the aforementioned pick, but basically they just don't have the personnel to beat Oregon. That's what it all comes down to.
WHOOPS UPDATE: Oregon WR D.J. Kelly let a ball slide through his hands for Oregon's first turnover. Still 50-10.
<endhalf>50-10 Oregon.
And that's all I got.
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