Asked about the big picture on recruiting after spending the weekend in Columbia, Lattimore told Inside the Auburn Tigers, “It is down to two--South Carolina and Auburn.”

Commenting on Coach Gene Chizik’s Tigers, Lattimore said, “Auburn, oh man! I got to talk with the quarterback they just signed, Cameron Newton. He is a good guy. He has got good morals and he is a good Christian guy. He is the kind of guy I want to be around, especially in the backfield.

“I love the coaching staff there,” he added. “Coach Chizik is real genuine and Coach Malzahn (offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn) is a good person and runs a great offense. Coach (Curtis) Luper, the running backs coach, is real laid-back and I like him a lot. I feel comfortable at Auburn.”

Asked if he knows where he is going yet, Lattimore said, “I am still thinking about it. Auburn has a slight lead though, I would say.”

Lattimore said he may take an unofficial visit to Auburn this coming weekend, but added, “I am not sure about that yet. Coach Chizik is coming on an in-home visit on the 28th and that is good.”

Auburn is also recruiting another South Carolina prep star, offensive lineman Eric Mack. He was on an official visit to South Carolina this weekend, too.

Asked if he believes Mack is still considering Auburn, Lattimore said, “Oh yeah, definitely.”

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