Oregon State has no problem with that, and in fact the Ducks’ in-state rivals paid tribute to Mariota with a full page web ad on OregonLive.com, the site for the Oregonian.
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It’s a nice gesture, even if the ad copy is a little pointed at themselves. It read:
At the end of the page was a link to the Beavers’ website.
It takes doing the work. Showing up, then stepping up. Becoming a leader on the field.
It takes thousands of yards, gained one pass and one run at a time. Keeping your head in today’s game, not on yesterday’s hype.
It takes dedication. Standing with your team until the job’s done. Representing your school and state with character to the last.
And you’ve done that.
Congratulations, Marcus Mariota, on winning the Heisman Trophy. From the Oregon State Beavers.
The ad also appeared in the Sunday edtion of the paper.
