Lattimore Out For Season

After dismissing quarterback Stephen Garcia earlier last week, the South Carolina Gamecocks have now lost tailback Marcus Lattimore but not at their hands.  Lattimore will miss the remainder of the season after leaving the game during the 4th quarter versus Mississippi State on Saturday with a knee injury.  After further examinations by doctors Coach Steve Spurrier announced that the injury to Lattimore was more severe that had been expected and that Marcus would not return for the season.

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"Our worst fear were realized," -Coach Steve Spurrier on finding out Lattimore
will miss remainder of season.

Lattimore suffered a torn ligament and cartilage damage in the left knee.  Marcus will be required to wear a brace and keep the knee stabilized before undergoing surgery in several weeks.

Before leaving the game Saturday Lattimore had already rushed for 818 yards and 10 touchdowns for the season and was well on the way to having an outstanding season for the Gamecocks.  Marcus' injury was suffered during the 4th quarter when a Mississippi State defender rolled under his left leg.  Freshman Brandon Wilds will likely be the tailback filling in for Lattimore beginning on October 29th when South Carolina take on Tennessee.