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Yahoo Sports: Marcus Lattimore support rally draws big crowd at South Carolina

Running back Marcus Lattimore likely didn't envision spending his 21st birthday on Monday nursing an injured knee after his well publicized injury, but the people of South Carolina made it memorable. Gov. Nikki Haley proclaimed it "Marcus Lattimore Day," and a support rally was held on campus for Lattimore. "Michael and I ask every South Carolinian to join our family as we lift up in prayer Marcus Lattimore and his mother Yolanda Smith during this challenging time," Haley said, according to the Herald in Rock Hill. "He has been more than just a Carolina football player — he is a ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

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