Veteran who adds depth and will battle for the starting fullback position … former walk-on who earned a scholarship in 2006 … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … previous bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta.

2008 (Jr.): Redshirted … was competing for the starting fullback position when a left hamstring injury forced him to miss the first eight weeks of last year

2007 (So.): Played in six games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury against Mississippi State … saw action in a season-high two plays against Marshall, East Carolina, Syracuse and Mississippi State.

2006 (Fr.): Saw playing time as a true freshman ... earned a scholarship when he became the backup to Owen Schmitt in 2006 ... carried the ball in first two games ... hammer award: East Carolina.

Prep: Played fullback and linebacker … first team all-state and all-conference for Coach John Bowers at Morgantown High ... as a senior, he rushed for 1,193 yards and 18 touchdowns … named the teams’ most valuable player … in the state championship game, he finished with 151 yards and two touchdowns, including a 37-yard touchdown run … also finished with eight tackles … helped the Mohigans to the 2004 and 2005 Class 3A state titles … ranked No. 20 in the Eastern rankings.

Personal: Birthday is Dec. 30 ... son of Ernie and Bonnie Anderson ... father was a WVU letterman in the 1980s ... one of two children … majoring in business and economics.