Marcus Lattimore

[JR]

I wish him a speedy recovery.

Well, if he doesn't have a professional football career he'll always have his degree to fall back on right?

One would hope so. All accounts about the kid seem pretty positive. So hopefully he is taking care of his business in the classroom. If he is, I am sure some SC alum will make sure he has a job down the line when he graduates. Gotta use your connections. I know a ton of ex Buckeye players who didn't make it to the NFL but graduated that got some nice hookup gigs and are doing well in Columbus and other parts of Ohio.

 

[Jax]

Saw the injury. Didn't know he tore all 4 ligaments. I wish him well and a speedy recovery. From what I hear, he hasn't used his redshirt so he may get the redshirt for next year and fully recover.

 

[ALREADY KNOWIN']

Saw the injury. Didn't know he tore all 4 ligaments. I wish him well and a speedy recovery. From what I hear, he hasn't used his redshirt so he may get the redshirt for next year and fully recover.

From what I read today he didn't break anything bone-wise. And yes he can take a year off for a redshirt so hopefully it's not all over for him. lets just hope he can stay mentally strong and stay on top of other things.

 

[Rated R Superstar]

Another look at Marcus Lattimore. By now, you've seen what happened to Lattimore. But have you considered that, for him and others, playing football was on par with living in a dangerous neighborhood? Think about how often we cross our fingers and/or pray a talented kid can get out of a ghetto before his future is ruined, whether by sharks looking to exploit him or the things that trip one up when traversing such treacherous terrain.

How's that different from what Lattimore went through? Am I the only one who hoped, all year, Lattimore could just survive the season unscathed so he could get the hell out of college, as if he lived in the projects and just needed to get his diploma so he could leave? Is college athletics not littered with guys who prey on young men who are often too unseasoned to realize who does or doesn't have their well-being in mind?

http://www.sbnation.com/2012/10/29/3569868/giants-world-series-cowboys-nfl-james-harden