Mario Anderson
| Memphis Tigers – No. 2 | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Summerville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Stratford High School |
Mario Anderson is an American football running back for the Memphis Tigers. He previously played at Newberry College and for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Early life and high school
[edit]Anderson attended Stratford High School in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Coming out of high school, he was unranked where he decided to commit to play college football for Newberry College, joining the Division II team as a walk-on.[1][2]
College career
[edit]Newberry
[edit]During his four-year career at Newberry from 2019 through 2022, Anderson rushed 513 times for 3,296 yards and 35 touchdowns, while also hauling in 21 receptions for 135 yards. He was named first team all-conference twice in 2021 and 2022, while also being named an All-American in 2022, and was also named a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2022.[3][4][5][6]
South Carolina
[edit]Anderson transferred to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.[7][8] In week two of the 2023 season, he rushed six times for 32 yards in a win over Furman.[9] In week four, Anderson ran for 88 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries in a win over Mississippi State.[10] In week five, he broke off a 75-yard rushing touchdown against Tennessee.[11] Anderson finished the 2023 season rushing for 707 yards and four touchdowns on 143 carries, while also hauling in 22 receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown.[12] Following the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[13][14]
Memphis
[edit]Anderson transferred to play for the Memphis Tigers.[15][16] In week seven of the 2024 season, he rushed six times for 18 yards, while also making four catches for 15 yards and a touchdown, after being ejected in the second quarter in a win over South Florida, after spitting on South Florida defensive tackle Doug Blue-Eli.[17] In week eight, Anderson had a bounce back game, rushing for 183 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries in a win over North Texas.[18] In week twelve, he rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, as he helped the Tigers beat UAB.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Adams, Emily. "How Mario Anderson went from Division II walk-on to South Carolina's starting running back". Greenville Online. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Gantt, Rob. "High School Roundup: Mario Anderson leads Stratford; Berkeley clinches region title". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Mario Anderson Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Gantt, Rob. "Former Stratford star Mario Anderson earns all-conference honors at Newberry". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Gantt, Rob. "Anderson a Super get for Newberry". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Gantt, Rob. "Former Stratford standout Mario Anderson putting up big numbers at Newberry". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Kornblut, Phil. "Gamecocks get commitment from Stratford's Mario Anderson Jr". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Kornblut, Phil. "Stratford HS grad Mario Anderson Jr. talks transfer from Newberry to South Carolina". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Sapakoff, Gene. "Gamecocks' help recipe is Mario Anderson, better blocking". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Gantt, Rob. "Former Knights standout providing spark for Gamecocks' ground game". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Cloninger, David. "Gamecocks' 'Super Mario' Anderson, Missouri's Schrader bring D2 to SEC". Post and Courier. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Adams, Emily. "Top South Carolina football running back Mario Anderson entering transfer portal". Greenville Online. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Nakos, Pete. "South Carolina transfer RB Mario Anderson announces top three portal destinations". On3.com. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Hricik, Madison. "South Carolina leading rusher Mario Anderson expected to enter portal, report says". The State. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Kaye, Jordan. "Former South Carolina RB Mario Anderson picks his new college home". The State. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Gillenwater, Sam. "South Carolina transfer running back Mario Anderson commits to Memphis". On3.com. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Dylan, Jonah. "Memphis running back Mario Anderson ejected after appearing to spit at USF player". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Dylan, Jonah. "How Mario Anderson bounced back from ejection to add name to Memphis football running back lore". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Dylan, Jonah. "How Mario Anderson's 1,000-yard season for Memphis football sets up Tigers for future". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 29 November 2024.