The 2012 college football season is still months away, but it's never too early to preview. Athlon continues its countdown to the upcoming season and spring previews by ranking the running backs in each of the BCS conferences. The rankings take into account last season's production, what each player is expected to do in 2012 and the surrounding personnel.
1. Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina (JR)
Rushing Stats: 163 att., 818 yards, 10 TD
Receiving Stats: 19 rec., 182 yards, TD
If healthy, there is no running back in the nation with more physical talent than Marcus Lattimore. In 20 career games, he has averaged over 100 yards rushing and has scored 30 total touchdowns. Not counting the Florida State bowl game in which he got hurt early on, he has failed to reach paydirt in only four career games. Lattimore can move the pile with power, can get to the edge with speed and will make defenders look silly trying to cover him in the passing game. He has averaged an absurd 130.5 yards from scrimmage for his career and has topped 170 yards rushing five times in 20 games. He has missed time in both seasons due to injury, mostly due to his incredibly physical running style, and he was held back in spring ball this year. However, Lattimore appears ready to lead the Gamecocks in 2012 and, needless to say, he is the complete package in the backfield.
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2. Knile Davis, Arkansas
3. Eddie Lacy, Alabama
4. Zac Stacy, Vanderbilt
5. Spencer Ware, Louisiana State
6. Isaiah Crowell, Georgia
7. Christine Michael, Texas A&M
8. Onterio McCalebb, Auburn
9. Michael Ford, Louisiana State
10. Kenny Hilliard, Louisiana State
11. Mike Gillislee, Florida
12. LaDarius Perkins, Mississippi State
13. Alfred Blue, Louisiana State
14. Jeff Scott, Mississippi
15. Kendial Lawrence, Missouri
16. Ben Malena, Texas A&M
17. Marlin Lane, Tennessee
18. Dennis Johnson, Arkansas
19. T.J. Yeldon, Alabama
20. CoShik Williams, Kentucky
21. Kenny Miles, South Carolina
22. Raijon Neal, Tennessee
23. Warren Norman, Vanderbilt
24. Tre Mason, Auburn
25. Brandon Wilds, South Carolina
1. Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina (JR)
Rushing Stats: 163 att., 818 yards, 10 TD
Receiving Stats: 19 rec., 182 yards, TD
If healthy, there is no running back in the nation with more physical talent than Marcus Lattimore. In 20 career games, he has averaged over 100 yards rushing and has scored 30 total touchdowns. Not counting the Florida State bowl game in which he got hurt early on, he has failed to reach paydirt in only four career games. Lattimore can move the pile with power, can get to the edge with speed and will make defenders look silly trying to cover him in the passing game. He has averaged an absurd 130.5 yards from scrimmage for his career and has topped 170 yards rushing five times in 20 games. He has missed time in both seasons due to injury, mostly due to his incredibly physical running style, and he was held back in spring ball this year. However, Lattimore appears ready to lead the Gamecocks in 2012 and, needless to say, he is the complete package in the backfield.
Link: http://bleacherrepor...rolina-football
2. Knile Davis, Arkansas
3. Eddie Lacy, Alabama
4. Zac Stacy, Vanderbilt
5. Spencer Ware, Louisiana State
6. Isaiah Crowell, Georgia
7. Christine Michael, Texas A&M
8. Onterio McCalebb, Auburn
9. Michael Ford, Louisiana State
10. Kenny Hilliard, Louisiana State
11. Mike Gillislee, Florida
12. LaDarius Perkins, Mississippi State
13. Alfred Blue, Louisiana State
14. Jeff Scott, Mississippi
15. Kendial Lawrence, Missouri
16. Ben Malena, Texas A&M
17. Marlin Lane, Tennessee
18. Dennis Johnson, Arkansas
19. T.J. Yeldon, Alabama
20. CoShik Williams, Kentucky
21. Kenny Miles, South Carolina
22. Raijon Neal, Tennessee
23. Warren Norman, Vanderbilt
24. Tre Mason, Auburn
25. Brandon Wilds, South Carolina
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