Twitter Reaction to Marcus Lattimore's Retirement

Nov 05, 2014 at 08:15 AM

Marcus Lattimore announced his intention to retire from football on Wednesday, and the reverberations were felt across the sports landscape.

From San Francisco 49ers and South Carolina teammates to national media, there was overwhelming support for Lattimore and his decision.

We rounded up the tweets to show Lattimore's wide-ranging impact.

Tweets from Athletes

Man oh Man a tough day! My teammate and friend @MarcusLattimore retired today. A good soul #godblessyoumybrother
— Patrick Willis (@PatrickWillis52) November 6, 2014

Salute to my bro @MarcusLattimore. Much bigger things ahead for you.
— Stevie Johnson (@StevieJohnson13) November 5, 2014

Best of luck to @MarcusLattimore in whatever he does next #ClassAct — Jonathan A. Martin (@J_Martin71) November 5, 2014

Good luck to my bro Marcus Lattimore...I know it had to be such a hard decision to hang upp the cleats after everything that's happened!....
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) November 5, 2014

Good luck @MarcusLattimore I'm sure you will be great at whatever the future holds for you. #morethanjustafootballplayer — jonathan goodwin (@jgoody55) November 5, 2014

To the man who lifted a program to its feet & made everyone around him better as a player & person. I salute you! @MarcusLattimore
— Connor Shaw (@cmshaw14) November 3, 2014

Honored to have suited up with @MarcusLattimore! A true man of faith and character! I will forever be a #MarcusLattimore fan!
— Patrick DiMarco (@PatDiMarco42) November 3, 2014

You are the man! RT @MarcusLattimore: pic.twitter.com/8xXxYSIS3A
— Michael Roth (@mtRoth29) November 5, 2014

Tweets from Media

#ForeverToThee @MarcusLattimore. #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/6ozHRclYr1
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) November 5, 2014

Steve Spurrier on Marcus Lattimore: "I'm pretty positive that the president or the A.D. or me or somebody could hire him at USC."
— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) November 4, 2014

Spurrier pointed out Lattimore's selflessness, such as running steps with punished players. "He led by example."
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) November 5, 2014

Sad Marcus Lattimore won’t get chance to be great in NFL, but no doubt he will be great in life. My best to him and his wonderful family.
— Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) November 5, 2014

Don't think anyone should feel sorry for Marcus Lattimore. The fact that he can walk, run, jump means his time in NFL was not for naught.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) November 5, 2014

Had inspiring comeback, was great guy to cover (with 0 games) RT @49ers: RB Marcus Lattimore has informed the #49ers he intends to retire.
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) November 5, 2014

Feel bad for Marcus Lattimore but kid sounds like he has things figured out. Good for him
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) November 5, 2014

Proud to know and work with you Latt! You have a PR dept at your disposal whenever you need us! RT @MarcusLattimore: pic.twitter.com/jlR6qAwVvU
— Bob Lange (@49ersPR) November 5, 2014

one of the nicest kids I ever had the pleasure of reporting on #Gamecocks “@MarcusLattimore: pic.twitter.com/GmOKze6JLp” pic.twitter.com/WPx42Ko8fa
— Mike Farrell (@rivalsmike) November 5, 2014

Tough end for Marcus Lattimore. Great player, better person. A truly humble superstar. The game seems cruel, but it gives us all so much.
— robert smith (@Robert26Smith) November 3, 2014

Tweets from Fans

Best wishes to you in life and career! May God's will be done! Always a #49er til the end! RT @MarcusLattimore pic.twitter.com/MXRQg8bQFr
— C.E.O.™ (@TheGateCEO) November 5, 2014

@MarcusLattimore God bless Marcus the @49ers family wishes you all the best in your future endeavors. Good Luck!
— Jim Burke (@in4td) November 5, 2014

Excited to see what God has in store for Marcus Lattimore. What a classy, inspirational young man.
— Kelli Bartik (@KelliBartik) November 5, 2014

@MarcusLattimore Your impact without fball is already massive just with this humble & gracious statement. #Lattimore #transcends #football — Backside Pursuit (@BacksidePursuit) November 5, 2014

@MarcusLattimore may the Lord continue to bless you in the next chapter of life. Always a Niner; always a Gamecock. FOREVER TO THEE!
— Chris (@USC99gamecock) November 5, 2014

@MarcusLattimore, wishing you all the best in your future endeavors young man. Stay stong and know, 49er faithful will always have your back
— Finny Jeans (@finnsta667) November 5, 2014

Wishing @MarcusLattimore all the best. One of the most genuine people I know--glad to call you friend.
— Coach Trey Elder (@treyelder15) November 5, 2014

Marcus Lattimore will always be one of my heroes #lattismyhero21 #bestisyettocome
— Rob Greene (@CoachRGreene) November 5, 2014

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