Marcus Lattimore has a dislocated right knee.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said running back Marcus Lattimore had his right knee dislocated against Tennessee and the injury is something he can come back from to play football again.
Spurrier visited Lattimore on Sunday and said the junior had a good attitude about his condition. Spurrier said South Carolina team doctor Jeffrey Guy was able to put Lattimore's knee back in place soon after he was taken from the field to the hospital.
Spurrier said the injury was significant, but discounted speculation Lattimore would never play football again. Lattimore has not used a redshirt season so he could take as long as necessary to recover and still return to the Gamecocks for the 2014 season.
Spurrier hasn't yet talked with Lattimore about his future.
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More on Lattimore:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/20727498/official-word-on-lattimore-injury-extensive-ligament-damage-no-fracture
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney on Lattimore:
http://www.tigernet.com/view/clemson_update.do?id=7964
