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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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

Friday, November 18, 2011  USC sophomore running back Marcus Lattimore underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair a ligament in his knee.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore says he will undergo knee surgery later this week.

Sunday, October 16, 2011  USC sophomore running back Marcus Lattimore has a torn knee ligament and will miss the rest of the 2011 season, coach Steve Spurrier confirmed Sunday.