He may still be in the hospital, but today is No. 21’s 21st birthday, and USC President Harris Pastides wants to celebrate.
Along with Student Government, he’s hosting a rally for Marcus Lattimore today on the Horseshoe to say happy birthday and wish him well and after his season-ending injury.
Pastides, Student Body President Kenny Tracy, football team chaplain Adrian Despres, coach Steve Spurrier and members of the team will make appearances, and fans will have a chance to write Lattimore a card that will be delivered to him.
It’s planned for 5 p.m. in front of the McKissick Museum, and it’ll be streamed live to Lattimore.
But Pastides said the rally won’t just be for Lattimore.
“I just woke up this morning and felt like the university needed to do something as much for ourselves — our constituents and our students,” Pastides said Sunday. “I think Marcus will react very well and very favorably, but I actually think it’s good for the process of healing for our community and our fans.”
Can’t make it to the rally today?
You can still write a note to Lattimore through Athletics. Gifts won’t be accepted.
Address the envelope to Marcus Lattimore and send it to:
Rice Athletic Center
1304 Heyward St.
Columbia, S.C. 29208