Marcus Lattimore excited over new RB coach, AJ Turner
Former South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore seems quite fond of the Gamecocks’ current backfield, along with new position coach, Bobby Bentley. Earlier this morning, he sent out this tweet:
A lot of people asked what will @bobbybentley bring to the RB room. He brings the BEST out of you….Heck of an effort by AJ Turner
— Marcus Lattimore (@MarcusLattimore) September 2, 2016
In a 13-10 come-from-behind win over Vanderbilt last night, AJ Turner, a freshman, rushed for 70 yards off 13 carries (5.4 ypc). South Carolina totaled 121 rushing yards in all, as it outscored the Commodores 13-0 in the second half.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see coach Will Muschamp lean on his young running back moving forward as the passing game continues to gel between Perry Orth and Brandon McIlwain under offensive coordinator Kurt Roper.