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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.

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, 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.

Friday, January 04, 2013  South Carolina starting quarterback Connor Shaw will miss spring practice this year after having surgery on his left foot Friday.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw will have surgery on his left foot Friday.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  South Carolina football star Marcus Lattimore announced in a news conference Wednesday that he plans to forgo his senior season to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.

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.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Freshman catcher will undergo surgery Thursday.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  The second-team All-ACC running back will not play in Clemson’s spring game on Saturday, but he should be 100 percent for summer workouts.