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What you never hear about Marcus Lattimore.
Nov 6, 2014, 12:58 PM
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It's sad that Marcus is having to retire. Had he remained injury free he would likely be having a good career in the NFL.
With all the accolades coming from well wishing fans and the media, nobody ever mentions Steve Spurrier's involvement with ruining this kids career.
Spurrier recklessly ran this guy like a junk yard dog, even after his first knee injury. Spurrier over used him and it cost Marcus his shot to play in the NFL.
Why is this not mentioned in Columbia? Why is this elephant in the corner ignored?
Are the coots afraid they will make spoiled Stevie mad and cause him to leave? What is the reason?
I find it very interesting that the pathologically minded Ol Ball Coach is showing some feeling of remorse and offering Lattimore a spot on the staff.
Is this as close to any acceptance of responsibility we will ever get from Spurrier? Who knows !
My advice to Lattimore would be, Thanks, but no thanks Steve !
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IMO you can't put this at the feet of Spurrier.
Nov 6, 2014, 1:03 PM
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It was a terrible injury, but he's not the first nor last guy to have it happen to.
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Re: What you never hear about Marcus Lattimore.
Nov 6, 2014, 1:03 PM
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As far as your post:
"I find it very interesting that the pathologically minded Ol Ball Coach is showing some feeling of remorse and offering Lattimore a spot of the staff."
I think what we're watching is a shell game. Spurrier is using Lattimore and his popularity as a cover and will quietly sneak off at the end of the season, when the spotlight is on their homecoming hero and no longer on the alcoholic j@ckass coward that's quickly driving their team into the ground.
Then again, he lifted that team up from the ground, so I guess he's just putting it back where it came from.
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That's a very real possibility.***
Nov 6, 2014, 1:04 PM
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What is the basis for this statement?
Nov 6, 2014, 1:25 PM
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"Spurrier over used him and it cost Marcus his shot to play in the NFL."
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His last injury was a freak thing, could have happened
Nov 6, 2014, 1:27 PM
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on the first carry of his career.
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Spurrier is their god.
Nov 6, 2014, 1:26 PM
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Example A:
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Re: What you never hear about Marcus Lattimore.
Nov 6, 2014, 1:28 PM
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Not that I like defending the Old Drunk, but he merely did the same thing that coaches have done for 100 years. Old school coaches run their backs over and over and over and over and over.
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Orange Blooded [4988]
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Please don't make me defend Spurrier!
Nov 6, 2014, 1:32 PM
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I'll just say I don't agree with you and leave it at that!
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I'd be curious as to your logic here
Nov 6, 2014, 1:45 PM
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Are you suggesting that his injury was due to fatigue or him being run too much? Actually, I know that answer it is exactly what you seem to be saying.
I'd be interested as to your reasoning on that one. I've seen nothing to suggest his injury was related to those things.
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Re: What you never hear about Marcus Lattimore.
Nov 6, 2014, 2:09 PM
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I initially held the same opinion about spurrier running lattimore like a dog, but I took a look at the stats. His best season lattimore carried the rock a little less than 300 attempts, ~150 attempts the next two. Many college backs see 250 carries over there entire career. Ricky Williams regular saw +350 and even a 400 attempt season. Some peoples bodies are just built different. Running style would be my number one contributer. Lattimore ran high with knees exposed. Another factor is players tackling by just diving at knees instead of grappling. In his case he was grabbed high and folded with a dive down low. My fave rb on all levels is Jonathan Stewart, but is ankles are worthless.
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LOL***
Nov 6, 2014, 2:09 PM
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Re: What you never hear about Marcus Lattimore.
Nov 6, 2014, 2:32 PM
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I am so tired of hearing about this Coot on this board. Take it to fit if you want talk Coot junk.
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