I learned a long time ago through my dad that you shouldn't really compare yourself to others - just because that hampers how good you can be.
— Marcus Mariota
My main focus was to be a great teammate. That's all I hoped to accomplish. I don't really care about legacies.
Some of the best leaders in the world find they learn something every day to be a better leader. Whether it's developing a relationship, learning what someone likes or doesn't like, putting forth the extra effort so guys understand you do what you preach.
There's no reason to be angry or impolite.
I just try to be who I am.
The history and tradition of the Rose Bowl, if that doesn't get you excited, I don't know what will.
In Hawaii, after somebody introduces themselves, the next question is, 'What high school did you go to?' From there, it's either 'Oh, OK, it's cool, I know some family,' or it's trash-talking to the max, like 'my school is better than your school.' This is how it kind of is back there.
I understand that football is only a certain time in my life, and my degree will help me sustain my life well past football.
The Heisman Trophy is such a special award.
Any time you're recovering from an injury, your main focus is trying to get back into shape, really just getting healthy again.
My mentality as a competitor will never change.
I guess I'd be nervous to skate and do hockey. Growing up in Hawaii there's not a lot of ice.
Just do your business and everything else will take care of itself.
Not being in the playoffs is frustrating.
I definitely like to throw a deep post or something over the top that gives a receiver time to run under it and score a touchdown.
I'd love to play for the Jets.
I'm really interested in sports medicine.
When I'm aggressive and things are moving quick and my feet are in place, I'm a better, more accurate thrower.
I always try to make it a point when I'm talking to guys to say we. It's not you need to do this, it's what can we do better. It makes it more of a family culture.
If I have my feet under me, I'm a much better passer.
My parents always told me to be respectful to anyone you meet and to live your life that way.
Getting an education, building relationships and lasting friendships for the rest of your life... you can't take that away.
I really believe in a community effort.
My high school was in the private school league, and we played all our games at the college stadium. It wasn't like we filled it, but we got a good crowd.
Losing! It bothers me a lot. I'm such a competitor, and I take everything personally.
I'm big into water. I tend to get dehydrated pretty quickly, so water is my way to get those essentials that I need to continue a workout or go get the rest of the day.
I'm definitely a reps guy. I'm definitely a mental guy, so when I'm out there and I get the opportunity to practice, it means the world to me.
When I get off the phone with my parents, usually I'm in a good spot.
I've never had a sip of alcohol.
I only focus on what I can do.
Biggest influence is my parents. It's funny but my mom was the first one that allowed me to play tackle football. My dad was not ready to let me play yet. She definitely was the one who allowed me to do it. Obviously my dad taught me to throw and be a quarterback.
I'm not a fan of spiders... I tend to avoid them as much as I can.
I don't have a nickname and I'm not looking for one.
I can't worry about what's going on up front, I've got to continue to keep my eyes down the field.
That's what is cool about football: you build life-long relationships.
The best leaders adapt and are flexible with their situations. I try to be the same.
Just be who you are and respect everyone you meet.
I don't really compare myself to anyone. Growing up, sure you have your favorite players or guys you try to emulate, but I'm just trying to be the best me I can be.
If someone is having a bad day, I find you can change it pretty quick by just showing that you care.
I don't like being in the limelight.
I ran a lot of quick-strike concepts in high school just because from the University of Hawaii, a lot of guys that were in my high school coached that way.
I stay away from online dating. Interacting with the person right in front of you is a much easier way to talk.
It's such a great honor to be a part of the Subway Famous Fan Family.
If it's a card game, or it's a preseason game, or it's a regular season game, I just go out there to try to win. For me, that's all I know how to do it and I'll never change that.
Growing up, my parents made a lot of sacrifices for my brother and I to go to private school and to attend some of the football camps. They got through some hard times, but it was for me, and that's what I've learned from them. I'm very grateful for that.
You have to focus on what your goal is as a team. The most important thing is as a team, your goal is greater than you individually.
It is, to me, a goal of mine to come back to Hawaii and to play in the Pro Bowl.
When you sign your letter of intent to go to college you kind of sign away, and understand that you have certain rules and obligations that you have that normal students don't have... it's part of the process, being apart of the university and what you represent.
When people say they aren't nervous, I think they are lying about it. If you are human and you love the game, before any competition you still get those same butterflies in the stomach.
If we win games, those other things - awards and all of that - will take care of themselves.
