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It was no secret, the mutual interest between Oregon and Hawaii native Tua Tagovailoa, the nation’s number two dual-threat quarterback. With Marcus Mariota being his mentor, the connection the Ducks have with St. Louis High School, it seemed like a match made in heaven. They still call him the ‘Mariota Disciple’.
Justin Wagner is the Lead Recruiting Analyst for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter at @jwag718
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