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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The sounds and smells are getting stronger for Earnest Scurry this time of the year at Darlington's Raceway Grill.

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.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  For the second time in four years, a South Carolina Gamecock has been named "Mr. Irrelevant."

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.

Monday, April 01, 2013  After proving he belongs on the big league roster by putting in a red-hot spring training, former Gamecock Jackie Bradley, Jr. showed he belonged on one of the biggest stages there is in Boston's 8-2 opening day win over the New York Yankees.

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.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Former University of South Carolina standout Renaldo Balkman is under the microscope after shoving a teammate and grabbing his throat during a game this week.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has run a 4.41-second time in the 40-yard dash at Clemson in front of New York Jets coach Rex Ryan and personnel from 31 NFL teams.

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.