Career
He was the backup in 2006 for phenom Garrett Wolfe, and in 2007 was the starter for the Huskies. In 2008 he lost many carries to Mico Brown. While at Steinmetz High School in Chicago, Anderson was ranked 29th among Illinois prospects, 65th in the nation, and was a three-star recruit by Rivals.com.
He entered his final prep season at Number.
67 among Midwest Top 100 Players by The Sporting News, and Number. 80 among Midwest Hot 100 by Score.com.
He was a four-year regular as option quarterback who produced 4,225 yards of total offense and 58 touchdowns during his career. Among Anderson"s high school recognitions were team Most Valuable Player, first-team Chicago Public League All-Section, and second team Chicago Sun-Times All-Public League as a senior.
He rushed for 840 yards (87 avg) and 12 TDs on 97 carries for the Class 8A (the Illinois class with the top 125 percent in terms of total school enrollment) playoff qualifier during his senior season.
He entered his final campaign as Chicago Sun-Times Top 100 Area Player and Chicago Tribune conference Player to Watch. He was listed Number. 18 among Top 30 Junior Prospects by Chicago Sun-Times following selection as team Most Valuable Player, first team all-section, first team Chicago Sun-Times All-Public League and special mention all-area during junior year. He set a school record with a 92-yard rush during his junior season, and also gained 922 rushing yards and nine TDs for his 12-1 team as a sophomore.
2005 season
With a logjam at the tailback position, Anderson redshirted his true freshman season.
2006 season
In a reserve role behind conference Most Valuable Player Garrett Wolfe, Anderson performed well, making his collegiate debut versus Ohio State. Against Indiana State, Anderson had six carries for 53 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown run.
He finished the year with 25 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown. 2007 season
2007 has been Anderson"s coming-out party, leading the Huskies in every statistical rushing category, and earning second-team all-conference honors.
He had 274 carries for 1298 yards and eight scores, averaging 4.5 yards per rush.
Among the number of great games this season, against Eastern Michigan, Anderson had 213 all-purpose yards and a score. Against Temple, Anderson ran for 163 yards and two touchdowns in the one-point loss.
