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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Former Gamecock star Marcus Lattimore is just days away from reporting to his new NFL team.  The runningback is set to head to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Marcus Lattimore is about to be on the clock at the NFL draft when the annual football spectacle kicks off  in New York City Thursday night. But, Lattimore won't be there.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Grayson Greiner is getting another chance to be America's catcher.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Clemson's starting tight end Sam Cooper and reserve quarterback Chad Kelly both suffered torn anterior cruciate ligaments in Saturday's spring football game. Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney confirmed the injuries Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Marcus Lattimore worked out on his injured knee for NFL personnel, doing some exercises and pass-catching drills at South Carolina's pro day on Wednesday. He received loud applause from ex-teammates, coaches and NFL evaluators.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore will attend South Carolina's pro day on March 27, although he won't run in any drills for NFL personnel attending the session.

Friday, February 22, 2013  After being examined by doctors at the NFL combine Friday for almost four hours, former Gamecock Marcus Lattimore is still hopeful his injures won't jeopardize his NFL career.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The doctor for Gamecock great Marcus Lattimore says the runningback is pulling off the "impossible" in his recovery from knee surgery.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Former Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore says doctors at this week's NFL combine will be shocked by the progress is making after knee surgery.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  South Carolina forward Carlton Geathers has had arthroscopic surgery on his injured right kneecap. Trainers say he was not making the progress they expected.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Seven Gamecock football players, including injured runningback Marcus Lattimore, have been invited to participate in this month's NFL combine.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Former Gamecock running back Marcus Lattimore says he will be ready for the 2013 NFL season and is making significant progress as he rehabs from a horrific knee injury.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore is set to publicly address his future Wednesday afternoon, according to a release issued by the University of South Carolina.

Monday, December 10, 2012  People familiar with the decision say injured South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore will enter the NFL draft.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Perhaps no team in the country needed a week off more than No. 12 South Carolina. Coach Steve Spurrier says after the time away his Gamecocks are refreshed and ready to finish the season in style.