Mario Anderson reportedly decides on future with South Carolina
Mario Anderson has reportedly decided to enter the transfer portal, per multiple reports.
Anderson was South Carolina’s top rusher this season, finishing the year with 707 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, averaging just under 5 yards per carry. The former D-II star transferred from Newberry to South Carolina prior to this past season following the exit of MarShawn Lloyd to Southern Cal.
South Carolina running back Mario Anderson is expected to enter the transfer portal, a source tells @247sports.
Led South Carolina with 707 rushing yards this year.
(@PeteNakos_ 1st)https://t.co/6Cw7NKmknb pic.twitter.com/FA0WUrgVgF
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 6, 2023
“Super Mario” is not just a violent runner, he’s also a legitimate receiving threat out of the backfield. He totaled 153 receiving yards with the iconic below touchdown against Florida:
HURDLED HIM FOR THE TOUCHDOWN ✈️ pic.twitter.com/Zc8jvEKj3S
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 14, 2023
On the surface, this seems like a bit of a strange move for Anderson, who was likely to improve upon those numbers as the primary back next season. We’ll see what his future has in store soon enough.