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ESPN: Marcus Lattimore keeps getting stronger

South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore isn't at 100 percent, but he's been pretty tough to stop lately.

After limiting Lattimore's play a little in wins against East Carolina and UAB, South Carolina's coaches let him loose in SEC games, where he averaged about 22 carries in all three league contests. In those games, Lattimore rushed for 314 yards and five touchdowns. He also caught 12 passes for 100 yards.

Slowly, Lattimore is getting healthier and healthier after his season-ending knee injury last year.

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