When running back Marcus Lattimore committed to South Carolina over Penn State here were many in the Penn State community that groaned and complained that Joe Paterno could not land the top marquee prospect (never mind the fact they picked up Silas Redd at the same time). It is a valid complaint, although landing Lattimore would have been the cherry on top of the cake in the Class of 2010 because he was leaning on staying close to home in his home state.
things have turned out very well for Lattimore. He started playing right away for Steve Spurrier and has become one of, if not the, best running backs in the country. He is the engine behind a top ten team looking to make their second straight trip to the SEC Championship Game this fall. This week he takes top honors on my ballot in the Bloguin Heisman Poll, which is organized by College Football Zealots and now hosted by Crystal Ball Run.
1. Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina Running Back
Marcus Lattimore sure would look good in Penn State blue and white, especially after rushing for 246 yards and three touchdowns against Navy on Saturday. Lattimore is so fun to watch with his strength and mobility. Get the ball in his hands and he is going to make defenders pay for attempting to tackle him.
Penn State’s loss is South Carolina’s gain here for now, but Silas Redd is certainly a nice consolation prize.
2. LaMichael James, Oregon Running Back
Sure, he racked up big yardage on the strength of a 90-yard and a 50-yard run, but let;s give Oregon’s LaMichael James credit for being able to do so. James racked up 204 yards and three toucdowns on 12 carries, although he did so against FCS Missouri State. Don’t sleep on Oregon folks. Losing in week one is nothing, especially when doing so against one of the top three programs in the country (LSU). James will be putting up big numbers all season and Oregon will get back in to the national title picture before too long.
3. Kellen Moore, Boise State Quarterback
On Friday night Kellen Moore torched the Toledo secondary for 455 yards and five touchdowns. At times it didn’t seem to matter where he threw the ball because it was going to find the hands of a Boise State receiver. So much for being concerned about losing a pair of receivers to the NFL, huh?
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