Interesting comparisons thrown out by Andy McNamara today on the twitterz. This is through each's first 6 games. Thomas was a Redshirt Soph to Mariota's RS FR. Also for comparative purposes The first 6 games in the DT era: New Mexico @Tennessee Portland St @Arizona St #9 Stanford @Washington St First 6 games in the Mariota era: Ark St Fresno St Tennessee Tech #22 Arizona @Washington St (in Seattle) #23 Washington
Thomas was a pretty decent running threat his first year as a starter. The knee injury he sustained early on last year (Zona?) really slowed him down, but he retained his two best qualities being clutch & tough. DT was named All-Conference 2nd team following his first year and if anything it looks like MM is slightly ahead of his pace statistically. The big upcoming games will be a good gauge for him STOMP