South Carolina overcomes loss of Marcus Lattimore to outlast Tennessee

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    Marcus Lattimore spoke to his South Carolina teammates from the heart on Friday night as they prepared to face Tennessee.

    Don't take anything for granted, Lattimore urged the Gamecocks (No. 13 BCS, No. 17 AP).

    "Act like every play is your last play," defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said, recalling the junior tailback's words.

    Now, those players hope Lattimore hasn't played his last game after a horrific knee injury that will likely end his season prematurely for a second straight year.

    Coach Steve Spurrier gave few details on Lattimore's damaged right leg, which flopped to the turf like a rag doll's might after a hit in the second quarter of South Carolina's 38-35 win over Tennessee on Saturday.

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