Marcus Lattimore Injury Video: RB's Injury One of Worst in Sports

[polamalubeast]

(WARNING: The video shows a horrendous injury. Discretion is advised, if you have a weak stomach.)




Marcus Lattimore had used the 2012 season to rejuvenate his NFL draft stock and reestablish himself as college football's best ball-carrier until the South Carolina running back suffered a horrific knee injury in the first half of the Gamecocks' game versus Tennessee on Saturday.

Watching the video (and it's not for the faint of heart), fans can see Lattimore take the ball off the left side, before Tennessee defensive back Eric Gordon comes in low to tackle him. Immediately, Lattimore's leg blows out.

In live action, it was difficult to tell exactly what happened. Hearing that Lattimore was down was obviously bad news given the ball-carrier's history.

Once instant replay was shown, the severity of Lattimore's injury became apparent. No official word has come out regarding the specifics, but it doesn't look good.

In the second half, Lattimore was transported to the hospital, per the Associated Press (via Yahoo! Sports).

An injury like this can derail NFL dreams—or at least present a tremendous hurdle. Willis McGahee's terrible injury with the Miami Hurricanes comes to mind, as does Tyrone Prothro's injury as a player for Alabama. McGahee has still had a successful NFL career, but the injury he suffered against Ohio State in the 2002 national title game didn't make that any easier.

Lattimore had 70 yards and a touchdown before leaving Saturday's game, but numbers don't matter at this point. As he was transported off the field on a cart, medical staff in tow, everyone's hearts went out to the embattled running back.

No matter what your allegiance is, this isn't something anyone wants to see happen. The respect shown by both sides as they knelt around him on the field was a fitting recess given the tragic situation.

Stay tuned for updates, and wish Lattimore the best.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...orst-in-sports

[salamander]

Ouch.....

[ALLD]

Did he return in the 4th quarter?

[86WARD]

Oh man...hope the kid is able to play again.

[polamalubeast]

Report: Marcus Lattimore Broke Femur, Patella, Tore ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL in Knee

http://www.nesn.com/2012/10/report-m...l-in-knee.html

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Did he return in the 4th quarter?

c'mon

[stillers4me]

Report: Marcus Lattimore Broke Femur, Patella, Tore ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL in Knee

http://www.nesn.com/2012/10/report-m...l-in-knee.html

Wow. I didn't watch it...but wow.

[salamander]

Definitely don't think he'll be playing football anytime soon. I wish him a speedy recovery.

[bayz101]

Prayers for Marcus. He was literally one more injured tendon away from doctors considering amputation. Lets hope he bounces back like Willis McGahee did.