By FITSNews || Derek Watson, DeMetris Summers … Marcus Lattimore?
Let’s hope those three names are never linked together, people … in fact, let’s hope that the third time is a charm when it comes to “program-saving” running backs at the University of South Carolina.
Hell … becoming the “next-to-worst” rushing offense in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) would be an improvement for the Gamecocks, who averaged a meager 121 yards on the ground in 2009 (91st nationally).
Lattimore, who was “Mr. Football” for the state of South Carolina last year, surprised a lot of recruiting analysts Tuesday when he chose the Gamecocks over Auburn, a school which has produced NFL running backs like Bo Jackson, Stephen Davis, Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown.
Oh, and let’s not forget Kenny Irons, who rushed for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns at Auburn after USC dissed him and gave the starting running back position to … guess who … Demetris Summers.
Anyway, Lattimore made his Gamecockiness official at a press conference at Spartanburg’s Silver Hill United Methodist Church on Tuesday.
The 6-foot, 210-pound back, who rushed for 1,900 yards and 31 touchdowns for Byrnes High School his senior season, was also recruited by Penn State, Georgia, Florida State and Clemson.
What convinced him to come to Carolina?
Apparently USC head coach Steve Spurrier did the “cha-cha slide” with Lattimore’s mother during his in-home visit.
Yeah … apparently Spurrier dances better than he coaches.
By CNSYD February 3, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Apparently FITS you are not blessed with listening to Gamecock Will. He has now declared that USC is “America’s team”. That they have assembled “the 4 horsemen” and they will ride straight into the SEC championship game against Alabama.
By Liberty For Me February 3, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Unlike CNSYD who would ride into a Clemson game with a hammer and sickle…
By CNSYD February 3, 2010 at 7:02 pm
LFM, I have heard of apples and oranges before but you now have the prize for the biggest stretch ever. But then things are black and white with you. Agree with you and you are a patriot and defender of the Constitution. Disagree with you and you are a Communist, socialist or what ever you are calling other people today. Tell you what I will do. I will pay you $1 for every vote for President that your boy Ron Paul gets and you pay me 1 cent for every vote that whoever gets elected gets. Since you don’t trust the banking system I am sure you don’t have a checking account. You say the currency is worthless, so I will take my winnings in gold since that is the standard you prefer.
By Old Bike Dude February 3, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Gamecocks get Lattimore but Clemson gets Justin Parker…well maybe.
By Toyota Kawaski February 4, 2010 at 8:34 am
cnSTD your mom called and said you left the TV on in the basement.
By CNSYD February 4, 2010 at 9:18 am
TK, let me know when usc east wins the SEC football championship. That is, if we are both still alive then. BTW your beloved jap autos are getting some nice press. The “quality” truth always comes out in the end.
By SoufCackSports March 28, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Whoever wrote this article is a moron….seriously I hope this isn’t your day job, because you should not stick to it