ESPN: Bigger, stronger Lattimore back for more
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore, who earned national Freshman of the Year honors last season, said following practice Thursday that he’d bulked up to 233 pounds.
Lattimore said he played at 217 for much of last season. He added that he’s gotten a lot stronger in his hips and thigh area and can already tell a big difference.
“It’s all about getting those yards after that first hit, and I think I’ll be able to do even more of that now that I’ve added some weight and gotten stronger,” said Lattimore, who rushed for 1,197 yards ...