Two years ago, the recruitment of the top three backs in the nation was taking an interesting turn. Auburn was at the top of the list for all three All-Star 5-star rated backs. Two of those backs were Marcus Lattimore and Michael Dyer.
Auburn ended the recruiting season signing only Dyer as Lattimore decided to stay in state and play for the Gamecocks. Lattimore took over the offense for the Gamecocks a year ago and changed the gameplan of one of the most pass-happy coaches in collegiate history, Steve Spurrier.
To be talented enough to change the face of and offense is worth every bit of praise that Lattimore receives but at the end of the day, Lattimore still takes a secondary role to Michael Dyer. Dyer may not have changed an offensive philosophy, but he too has changed the face of a program and has all the skills to be the best back in the SEC and possibly the country.
Looking around the corner to the beginning of the 2011 season, who will have the stronger sophomore campaign? Who will have the more impressive impact on the hearts and minds of the fans of South Eastern Conference football? Dyer will earn the edge and here are 10 reasons why his impact will be greater than Lattimore.
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