Quack Fix: Mariota accepts Manning Award, begins prep for draft

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• Have you heard that Marcus Mariota is going pro? Just wanted to inform you in case you've been under a rock this past week. Mariota recently accepted the Manning Award and talked about the upcoming NFL draft process he'll go through.
• After a hot start in the first half, the Ducks fell to Washington 85-77 in Seattle on Sunday after the Huskies opened the second half with a 20-8 run.
• Indoor track season is here, and the Ducks kicked off the year with a strong showing at the UW Preview in Seattle this weekend, setting some of the best marks in the country.
• What does Oregon's recent appearance in the national championship mean for the future of the program? Plenty, from a recruiting standpoint.
• With the upcoming Super Bowl XLIX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, a former Oregon Duck will be guaranteed a Super Bowl ring. The only question remains is which duo will it be? Patrick Chung and LeGarrette Blount (Patriots) or Max Unger and Will Tukuafu (Seahawks)?