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ESPN: Lattimore is an ultimate workout warrior

Marcus Lattimore's behavior shouldn't be considered fearsome. It should be assessed as animalistic.

As a freshman at South Carolina last season, the running back bullied his way to 1,197 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors.

Off the field, he's equally as impressive by absolutely owning the weight room.

Strength and conditioning coach Craig Fitzgerald was amazed by the shape Lattimore arrived in a year ago and is still wowed by his efforts in the gym.

“He’s a total animal in the weight room,” Fitzgerald said. “He was our best worker out of all of ...

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