football. In 1981 he had his best season in college. He lead the team to a supurbseasonof 10-0. But then they lost to Penn State which made them loss a chance to bethe nations champs. Marino was third in the Heisman voting beat by Marcus Allenand Herschle Walker. Allen won the trophy. Pitt lost the Suger bowl that yearon New Years day. They beat themselves, with 14 penetlies. He lead his team forthe rest o his college correar. After his junior year many scouts thought he would be a top pick forthe draft.However, his senior year he threw more picks than touchdowns. He was taken inthe first round, however 26 player were picked before him. John Elway was numberone in the draft. John and Marino were competing all of their football carears.He was the sixth quarterback taken in the draft. The Dolphins were not reallylooking for a quarterback but took him anway. The year before they went to theSuper bowl and lost. The dolphins had no idea what they were getting form thisyoung gun with a cannon for an arm. Marino signed a cotract for 2 million bucksover 4 years. The first thing he purchased as a satellite dish for his parentsso they could watch his games every week. Marino's first game was on Monday Night football aggianstt the LARaiders. Hethrew 2 touchdowns and looked very sharp in just three minutes. Dan's firststart camein October of 1983. The Dolphins were at home facing the Bills for thesecond time that season. After lossing twon in a row the dolphins wanted to winbad so they sent in the young blood with a cannon. Marino was down 14-0 at theend of the first half. However he was not down for the count he took his teamback and made it a game he showed he had the skills to be a good proquarterback. He took the game to overtime with a score 35-35. But it was notenough they lost by a feildgoal. Marino threw 19-29 with 322 yards in the air.He showed he could lead a team. The next week he came out strong and beat theJ...
