Okay, I may be getting ahead of myself by saying that Marcus Lattimore, the No. 2 rated running back in the nation, is a Gamecock for sure but I don't see why he wouldn't be at this point. The Lattimore family has officially announced now that it has come down to South Carolina and Auburn as the two schools vying for his services and furthermore they have adopted a code of silence until Feb 2nd. Now before I say why it should be a done deal for the Gamecocks I would like to say as far as SEC programs go that I respect, Auburn is in the Top 3. Okay here are my reasons:
1. Location: Lattimore is a local boy. He has elevated Byrnes High School of Duncan, SC to national prominence the last few years. There is nothing more appealing to a close-knit southern family than knowing their son is right in their own back yard.
2. The Dyer Effect: Auburn University has already had the No. 1 running back Michael Dyer sign with them. Why would Lattimore want to share time with an equally gifted runner for the foreseeable future when he could play substantially as a freshman (and for years to come) at South Carolina.
3. Playing Time: Listen I'm not delusional. I know that South Carolina has had an abysmal running game in recent years but they want that to change. Lattimore could be that change in every way and with no real front runner at the RB position already on the team he could step in immediately and make an impact.
Those are my thoughts on this high profile recruiting battle. Take them or leave them. I'm sure my close friend at The Pigskin Pathos would disagree or at least put up an argument as to why Lattimore should stray from his home state and go to his beloved Auburn. I feel it will be all for not. Go Gamecocks! Suck it Auburn! Respectfully, of course.
I am thinking Lattimore is coming to Auburn... That's what Auburn people are saying anyway. And I'm sure they can't be wrong.
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