Palmetto Proving Grounds

Athletes and movie stars are idolized around the world. People seem to be in awe in their presence. I've never been one to be star struck by another person's fame. I've met Presidents of Corporations, I've been around millionaires, and I've knocked doors in every housing project in Columbia before. One thing I've learned is that people are people regardless of their status in life, although some of those people do have a chip on their shoulder.

I SAID ALL OF THAT TO MAKE THIS POINT... the only people in life that I truly admire and desire to meet are those who are of good character. Fame means nothing to me, but a man of good character, who does what is right no matter what, that is a man I admire. I would rather meet a man of great character than to meet the President of the United States.

Marcus Lattimore is one of those rare individuals that I have great admiration for...and more amazing, he still very young. His parents did an awesome job of raising this young man, but in the end, it is Marcus who decides who he is. I may be more than twice his age, but I would count it an honor if I ever met this young man.

The University of SC and our fans are blessed by the fact that Marcus chose to attend this great University!

Thanks for the kind words, all. I was trying to put into words what I felt, but wasn't sure if I had adequately done so.