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Marcus Lattimore Retires from the NFL.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:35 pm
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Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:38 pm to Lonnie Utah
I has a sad. I really wanted him to come back strong.
Even if it's not football, he'll probably succeed in any work he does in life.
Even if it's not football, he'll probably succeed in any work he does in life.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:40 pm to Lonnie Utah
Somewhere Gurley is contemplating.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:51 pm to Lonnie Utah
best of luck to the young man. I hope he shines at whatever he decides to do.
I had written something that I heartily meant.. I said I hope he is as good a person as I think him to be, and then this:
I will be a fan for life. He gets it.
I had written something that I heartily meant.. I said I hope he is as good a person as I think him to be, and then this:
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“What’s more important -- making millions while pushing through the pain, or being able to play in the backyard with your kids?" - Marcus Lattimore
I will be a fan for life. He gets it.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:55 pm to Lonnie Utah
Best of luck to him.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:00 pm to Lonnie Utah
Heartbroken for the kid. Probably the player I've respected the most to come out of USC. Hope he succeeds at whatever he ends up doing.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:22 pm to Lonnie Utah
Just to continue on the Lattimore lovefest I'll always remember this story, post 2010 game in the Swamp, just won the SEC East where Lattimore had 200+ yards.
Also this
CBS Story right after his 2nd injury
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A Columbia church asked Lattimore to speak on Nov. 14, 2010, the morning after the Gamecocks were playing Florida. Lattimore carried the ball 40 times for 212 yards and three touchdowns to help the Gamecocks beat Florida 36-14 to clinch the school's first SEC East title -- and sure enough, on Sunday morning Lattimore was at the church.
Oh, that game on Saturday? It was in Gainesville, Fla. Maybe Lattimore slept a few hours on the plane home. Maybe not. All I know is, he spoke at the church on Sunday morning.
Also this
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This kind: He's from the northwest part of South Carolina known as the Upstate, and last year he heard about another USC student from the Upstate who was badly injured after being hit by a car. Unprompted and uninvited, Lattimore showed up at the kid's hospital room. Just to check on the kid and visit with the family. The only reason anyone found out was because the kid's mother gushed about it on social media. Lattimore's coaches found out from reporters.
Lattimore didn't tell his coaches what he was doing because, well, sometimes they stop him -- and not because his coaches are heartless. That's not the point of this anecdote. The point is, his coaches try to limit his volunteering engagements because Lattimore spreads himself thin.
CBS Story right after his 2nd injury
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:26 pm to Lonnie Utah
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The injury was too much to overcome. Never got a carry.
I guess I could look this up, but I'm interested in how he's eligible for retirement after two seasons. I thought you had to be active on a roster for four years.
Will he still get his insurance payout for the devastating injury?
Just morbidly curious. I wish the young man the best and hope he was able to manage his affairs in a way that guarantees his financial stability.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:28 pm to Lonnie Utah
Man that sucks hate his career never got going.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:35 pm to Lonnie Utah
Damn, I was really pulling for the guy.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 3:43 pm to Lonnie Utah
Class act
Probably the most universally respected college player I can remember.
Probably the most universally respected college player I can remember.
This post was edited on 11/5/14 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 11/5/14 at 5:24 pm to Lonnie Utah
Really hate to hear that. Much respect 
Posted on 11/5/14 at 5:53 pm to Lonnie Utah
fricking sux
Posted on 11/5/14 at 6:05 pm to Lonnie Utah
Well, that is sad. Was hoping he could recover and have a good career.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 5:26 am to Lonnie Utah
He is making the best of a bad situation. ML is a real man.
I hope young players will emulate him.
I hope young players will emulate him.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 5:41 am to Lonnie Utah
Much respect to Marcus Lattimore. Has never failed to demonstrate he has a quality head on those shoulders. Sad to know he won't get the opportunity to chase his NFL dream, but there's no way a quality guy like him won't make a major positive impact in his community back in SC.
Will always be a fan of his.
Will always be a fan of his.
Posted on 11/6/14 at 5:48 am to Lonnie Utah
Always admired Lattimore and really hoped he'd be able to have a pro career, much like Willis McGahee was able to do after his injury in college. Lattimore has heart and drive, and I'm sure he'll be successful in whatever he does. Just sad that the career he wanted won't happen.
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