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Yesterday at 10:13 PM  The Southeastern Conference has honored both the South Carolina and Tennessee football teams for their conduct after Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore suffered a severe injury last fall.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Former South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore signed a four-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Former South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore will work with a Medicaid program in the state to encourage those between the ages of 17 and 21 to visit their doctors for checkups.

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.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The San Francisco 49ers select Marcus Lattimore with the 131st overall pick in the 4th round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

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, 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 26, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore is slated to take part in the South Carolina football program's annual pro timing day at Williams-Brice Stadium on Wednesday. Lattimore is not yet cleared to do all-out sprints but is expected to participate.

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.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The defensive end appears on this week's cover touting the beginning of spring football practice in the college ranks. Clowney is one of several college players from around the country chosen for the regional covers.

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.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Reports indicate Jadeveon Clowney is looking into a multi-million dollar insurance policy that would protect what is expected to be his bright financial future playing in the NFL.

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