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Santa Clara, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - San Francisco 49ers running back Marcus Lattimore says he is retiring from football without ever playing a down in the NFL because of the same knee injury that cut short his college career two years ago. Lattimore, 23, was drafted in the fourth round by the 49ers last year despite a gruesome injury to his right knee in October 2012, when the University of South Carolina star tore multiple ligaments and suffered a dislocated knee cap against Tennessee. His sophomore season was also cut short in 2011 over a torn ligament in his left knee. Lattimore said in a statement Wednesday that hes given my heart and soul to the game that I love, and its time for me to move on to the next chapter of my life and help others though his foundation, which benefits youth sports programs in South Carolina. I have given every ounce of my energy toward making a full recovery from my knee injury, and I have made a lot of progress, Lattimore said. Unfortunately, getting my knee fully back to the level the NFL demands has proven insurmountable. I am grateful for the entire 49ers organization. Their decision to draft me was the realization of a lifelong dream to be an NFL player, and I cannot thank them enough for believing in me and for doing everything in their power to assist my recovery. San Francisco general manager Trent Baalke said it was clear Lattimore had put a lot of thought into his decision. He is a high-character young man who has done everything asked of him and more during his time with us and we have a great deal of respect for the strength and commitment he showed throughout the rehab process, Baalke said in a statement. It has been a pleasure to have Marcus as a member of our team and our community and we are confident that he will be very successful in whichever path he chooses to take in life. We look forward to supporting Marcus and wish him nothing but the best. Lattimore holds South Carolina records for rushing touchdowns (38) and total touchdowns (41). He rushed for 2,677 yards in 29 appearances for the Gamecocks and entered the NFL Draft as a junior. He says he will return to South Carolina to finish his degree. South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier credited Lattimore with spurring much of the programs success since the running backs first season in 2010 and said he can help the team, possibly as a graduate assistant. He leads by example, Spurrier said. He does all the coaches ask and then a little bit more. Hed be out here before practice getting the running backs going through drills on their own. Hed just say, Follow me, lets go get better today. Thats the kind of young man he is. Hes a tremendous team player; a team player all the way. We look forward to him getting back here in Columbia. Were all disappointed that (the) pro thing didnt work out. But there are other things in life besides playing pro football. 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Cheap Bengals Jerseys China . -- Down to 10 men and behind on the scoreboard, Toronto FC displayed its perseverance.Aston Villas overall turnover is expected to halve following relegation to the Championship, according to financial expert David Bick. Villas relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on Saturday following a 1-0 defeat away at Manchester United, ending their 28-year stay in the top-flight. Chairman Steve Hollis described Villas relegation as the culmination of an unacceptably fractured season both on and off the pitch, and Bick says the club will already be counting the cost of dropping out of the Premier League. Joleon Lescott cuts a dejected figure after Aston Villas relegation to the Sky Bet Championship was confirmed What would Villa look like financially if they stayed in the Premier League? Based on their previous turnover and based on the minimum media rights payment for the bottom club next season going up to £100m, I would have thought they would have been capable of turning around £150m, Bick told Sky Sports Now. In the Championship, with the media rights payment being probably I doubt even a third of that £100m when the numbers are finally hammered out, their overall turnover is going to halve. The fall and fall of Villa Gerard Brand examines Aston Villas relegation from the Premier League… They are going to have to restructure and cut costs. Wages for most players will come down, I am sure theyll have clauses in the contracts about going down to the Championship. Nevertheless, theres a critical issue about getting the right coaching staff in, rebuilding the squuad and some investment will be needed, but at the same time theyll have to cut costs.dddddddddddd The Sunday Supplement panel discuss the plight of Aston Villa after they were relegated from the Premier League Villa are without a manager, having parted company with Tim Sherwoods successor, Remi Garde, in March. Only 35 per cent of teams relegated after finishing 20th - where Villa currently sit - bounce back with promotion the following season.However, Bick added: It is absolutely critical for a big club like Aston Villa, they cannot afford to stay in a lower division for too long.They need to act very quickly, but also think very carefully about how they put the club back together again for next season. Also See: Fans fury at Lescott comments Relegated twice in one day What next for Villa? The fall and fall of Villa ' ' '