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Lattimore's Draft Stock
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:11 pm
I apologize if this has already been covered.
Last I heard, a day or two ago, he's going NFL. God Bless Him. I want to get this out of the way, I have no hard feelings against Lattimore, I think he's a great player and it's a shame how his college career ended.
Now, to the meat of the topic.
Other than the two back-to-back UGA games that Lattimore was on a big national platform on national television with millions of viewers, and gashed through UGA with brilliance, what other games has he played where he showed how awesome he was?
I know some Carolina fans will be along shortly to talk about "The Dawg Whisperer" and "35-7", and maybe even post some of Spur's numbers from Florida as if they were Carolina's own, and will also delight about the fact the gamecocks are "in my head"... but it's still worth an SEC discussion. Please bear with this topic and type around the gamecock jibber jabber that is sure to follow.
I only know how good Lattimore is because I got to watch him personally rape UGA, twice.
But looking at his stats overall, even considering that he missed games this year and last year, he actually doesn't look that good.
The meat of the question- How good is his draft stock this year?
I assume the NFL draft fan people pay more attention to Lattimore than I do, so I want some of your educated opinions.
I want to reiterate... I know "35-7" and "Dawg Whisperer" and "in my head". No need to repeat... lets see if we can have a grown-up discussion about Lattimore.
Last I heard, a day or two ago, he's going NFL. God Bless Him. I want to get this out of the way, I have no hard feelings against Lattimore, I think he's a great player and it's a shame how his college career ended.
Now, to the meat of the topic.
Other than the two back-to-back UGA games that Lattimore was on a big national platform on national television with millions of viewers, and gashed through UGA with brilliance, what other games has he played where he showed how awesome he was?
I know some Carolina fans will be along shortly to talk about "The Dawg Whisperer" and "35-7", and maybe even post some of Spur's numbers from Florida as if they were Carolina's own, and will also delight about the fact the gamecocks are "in my head"... but it's still worth an SEC discussion. Please bear with this topic and type around the gamecock jibber jabber that is sure to follow.
I only know how good Lattimore is because I got to watch him personally rape UGA, twice.
But looking at his stats overall, even considering that he missed games this year and last year, he actually doesn't look that good.
The meat of the question- How good is his draft stock this year?
I assume the NFL draft fan people pay more attention to Lattimore than I do, so I want some of your educated opinions.
I want to reiterate... I know "35-7" and "Dawg Whisperer" and "in my head". No need to repeat... lets see if we can have a grown-up discussion about Lattimore.
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:13 pm to deeprig9
Didnt look that good?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:13 pm to deeprig9
35-7
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:15 pm to deeprig9
His stock keeps going up every time AD Peterson gets a carry.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:20 pm to deeprig9
I've always thought he was overrated, but he never put serious yards on Auburn so I might be biased.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:20 pm to deaux68
Dude isn't even close to AP
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:25 pm to Swoopin
Florida, at Florida his freshman year - but he was hurt in 2011 and gimpy in 2012 following the LSU game.
He had a huge game against Bama in 2010.
I dunno, 2,700 yds in basically two full seasons, 41 TDs and plenty of big games. He's a stud. He'll be back.
He had a huge game against Bama in 2010.
I dunno, 2,700 yds in basically two full seasons, 41 TDs and plenty of big games. He's a stud. He'll be back.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:26 pm to deeprig9
Maybe Saban will draft him @ Cleveland?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:28 pm to stat19
I want the falcons to use a mid round pick on him
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:31 pm to Swoopin
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Dude isn't even close to AP
No one is claiming that. He was simply using AP as an example of someone that is doing great who came back from an ACL tear. There are a lot of things going against Lattimore but if anyone can come back and make good of it, it's him.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:31 pm to ugastudent
Falcons can get a less injured Gio Bernard or Montee Ball
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:38 pm to parkjas2001
he's a good guy according to the World and I hope it's true but his peeps are giving him bad intel if they think some Pro Scout will risk his professional rep on him b/c of his injuries
His buddies should have said...stay, get a degree (s) and get into business, like a car dealership, where his popularity would make him more money in the long run
His buddies should have said...stay, get a degree (s) and get into business, like a car dealership, where his popularity would make him more money in the long run
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:40 pm to deeprig9
From his own wikipedia:
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Rushing stats...
2010: 249 attempts for 1187 yds = 4.8 ypc and 17 TD
2011: 163 attempts for 818 yds = 5.0 avg and 10 TD
2012: 143 attempts for 662 yds = 4.6 avg and 11 TD
Respectable numbers.
How many 100+ yard games has he had in his career?
LINK
Rushing stats...
2010: 249 attempts for 1187 yds = 4.8 ypc and 17 TD
2011: 163 attempts for 818 yds = 5.0 avg and 10 TD
2012: 143 attempts for 662 yds = 4.6 avg and 11 TD
Respectable numbers.
How many 100+ yard games has he had in his career?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:43 pm to ugastudent
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I want the falcons to use a mid round pick on him
He'd be joining plenty of his Gamecock brothers down there ... Abraham, Dunta, Travian, Clint.
I'd like to see Lattie end-up in Atlanta. It would be a good fit for him.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:44 pm to parkjas2001
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Falcons can get a less injured Gio Bernard or Montee Ball
Or Gillie.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:45 pm to deeprig9
quote:11. and multiple 80-90+ games including a 93 yard game against Bama in 2010. This was when Bama hadn't allowed a 100 yard rusher in like 30 something games. Of course the Tennessee RB fricked that up the next week but whatever.
How many 100+ yard games has he had in his career?
He's also had 2 200+ yard games. Also, when looking at his stats, it's important to include his receiving numbers.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:47 pm to deeprig9
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so for context, in the last three years, he's played in 29.
He only played the first half against Kentucky and barely played a quarter in the bowl game against FSU.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:49 pm to CockRocket
How will the NFL scouts parse that?
Yards per Carry?
Yards per Carry?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 9:52 pm to CockRocket
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barely played a quarter in the bowl game against FSU.
And only a half or so vs Arky his Freshman year due to a nagging injury.
Plus what Lattimore lacks in flash and pure stats he makes up for in his drive forward. It was an LSU fan who made the note after the LSU-SC game this year about how he can make a 2-3 yard gain look very impressive. With a decent (at best Oline) Lattimore was hit early and often but would do everything in his power to assure that some yardage was obtained. There was critical 4th down conversion where he was hit in the backfield vs LSU, but kept going forward and with his back towards the ground leaped and stretched just enough to obtain the 2 or 3 yards necessary.
eta: Watch this video at the end where he scored a TD, it was only 2-3 yards but damnt all to hell if he didn't have to get those yards all by himself.
LINK
Also people underestimate Lattimore's receiving ability.
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 9:55 pm
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