Alumni update: Former Foothill QB Mannion Drawing Rave Reviews at Oregon State

Record-setting quarterback Sean Mannion drew plenty of rave reviews during his two-plus season at the helm for Foothill. That trend has followed him to Corvallis, Oreg., where he is starting his true freshman season for the Oregon State football team. 

From the Oregonian — Oregon State football: is Sean Mannion's head ready to explode after a week? Uh, not so much

OSU coach Mike Riley says: "He's got the best knowledge that we've ever seen for a rookie quarterback,'' said OSU coach Mike Riley on Monday. "The best. … I mean, just coming in and calling plays, getting them out of the huddle, taking signals. … we're pretty amazed at how far along he is.''

From the Gazette-Times — Beavers must get quarterbacks up to speed

Mentioned as being in the development stage.

From the Eugene Register Guard — Oregon State football: Let the hype begin

Mannion is set to redshirt this year.

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