I guess the Mario Anderson transfer worked out for everyone

[18IsTheMan]

I was highly bitter about his transfer at the time, as it was the worst level of ingratitude imaginable. He was a DII nobody at Newberry before Beamer gave him a shot to shine in the SEC. After making a name for himself, he jumped for NIL money at Memphis. Really just irked me given the circumstances with him coming here.

As it is, we ended up upgrading at the position (which is maybe why coaches were fine with him leaving). Anderson has put up some good numbers at Memphis who is 9-2, though unranked. They'll go to some kind of lower tier bowl. Being able to pile up some bigger number against inferior AAC teams will probably earn him a look for the draft, though he's got a lot of mileage on his wheels for a RB. Most importantly for him, I guess, he got a little nest egg from Memphis' FedEx NIL money.

I'd say we haven't really missed him at all and he probably got what he wanted out of the deal.

 

[Lurker123]

Did he go for NIL money, or was he told he would likely not be the starter this year?

I've heard both (rumors), and one is more believable. I just don't see Memphis outbidding us.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Did he go for NIL money, or was he told he would likely not be the starter this year?

I've heard both (rumors), and one is more believable. I just don't see Memphis outbidding us.

Not sure. Memphis gets $5 million from FedEx. I could see Memphis being willing to pay more than we were willing to pay, particularly if the coaches knew Sanders was coming in.

 

[will110]

Did he go for NIL money, or was he told he would likely not be the starter this year?

I've heard both (rumors), and one is more believable. I just don't see Memphis outbidding us.

My understanding is he wanted more NIL than what was offered and USC held firm. It wasn't necessarily an outbid situation, just one where Carolina wasn't playing games.

 

[Lurker123]

Not sure. Memphis gets $5 million from FedEx. I could see Memphis being willing to pay more than we were willing to pay, particularly if the coaches knew Sanders was coming in.

See, that i could believe. That sounds like "you're not going to be the featured back, so you're not getting featured back money".

My comment was, apples apples, I don't think Memphis is outbidding us for like positions. Even with that 5 million.

 

[KingWard]

I was highly bitter about his transfer at the time, as it was the worst level of ingratitude imaginable. He was a DII nobody at Newberry before Beamer gave him a shot to shine in the SEC. After making a name for himself, he jumped for NIL money at Memphis. Really just irked me given the circumstances with him coming here.

As it is, we ended up upgrading at the position (which is maybe why coaches were fine with him leaving). Anderson has put up some good numbers at Memphis who is 9-2, though unranked. They'll go to some kind of lower tier bowl. Being able to pile up some bigger number against inferior AAC teams will probably earn him a look for the draft, though he's got a lot of mileage on his wheels for a RB. Most importantly for him, I guess, he got a little nest egg from Memphis' FedEx NIL money.

I'd say we haven't really missed him at all and he probably got what he wanted out of the deal.

Just because it seemingly worked out all around doesn't mean your bitterness was misplaced. You had reasons for it at the time and seethed in good faith. I wouldn't reproach myself. There will be other opportunities.

 

[Bubba Fett]

Man... He would have had some fun here this year, in a 1-2 punch with Rocket.

 

[LonghornsGamecocks]

Man... He would have had some fun here this year, in a 1-2 punch with Rocket.

I agree with this. Imagine a pro set backfield with Sellers, Anderson, and Sanders together.

 

[GamecockPrince]

Man... He would have had some fun here this year, in a 1-2 punch with Rocket.

True, but I think Addaway has shown promise.

 

[Rhode Island Dork]

True, but I think Addaway has shown promise.

So you're the guy?

 

[GamecockPrince]

So you're the guy?

What guy?

 

[Rhode Island Dork]

What guy?

The guy that thinks Addaway has shown promise. I think the dropoff from Sanders to him is like the one between Mt. Everest & a random ant mound in your yard.

 

[GamecockPrince]

The guy that thinks Addaway has shown promise. I think the dropoff from Sanders to him is like the one between Mt. Everest & a random ant mound in your yard.

Oh, hahaha. I don’t know that I’ve ever said that on here before, but I think he’s done some nice things. Hes been able to run in the games Rocket has and hasn’t in the game where we couldn’t get it going. He’s definitely not as good as Rocket, or probably not MA either, but he’s been the 2nd back for a reason over the other guys on the team.

 

[Rhode Island Dork]

Oh, hahaha. I don’t know that I’ve ever said that on here before, but I think he’s done some nice things. Hes been able to run in the games Rocket has and hasn’t in the game where we couldn’t get it going. He’s definitely not as good as Rocket, or probably not MA either, but he’s been the 2nd back for a reason over the other guys on the team.

I would simply wager that game experience/seasoning is why he's number 2. From all accounts Matthew Fuller is the second best RB on the team. I hope we can keep him. I really wanna see him run the ball.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

Matthew Fuller is the second best RB on the team. I hope we can keep him. I really wanna see him run the ball.

Hasn't he had a carry this year?

 

[Southern Fried Chicken]

I was highly bitter about his transfer at the time, as it was the worst level of ingratitude imaginable. He was a DII nobody at Newberry before Beamer gave him a shot to shine in the SEC. After making a name for himself, he jumped for NIL money at Memphis. Really just irked me given the circumstances with him coming here.

As it is, we ended up upgrading at the position (which is maybe why coaches were fine with him leaving). Anderson has put up some good numbers at Memphis who is 9-2, though unranked. They'll go to some kind of lower tier bowl. Being able to pile up some bigger number against inferior AAC teams will probably earn him a look for the draft, though he's got a lot of mileage on his wheels for a RB. Most importantly for him, I guess, he got a little nest egg from Memphis' FedEx NIL money.

I'd say we haven't really missed him at all and he probably got what he wanted out of the deal.

What is .... or was a MARIO ANDERSON .... Andersen .... whatever??? Am I suppose to be impressed by YOUR KNOWLEGDE over rated players??? Am I missing out on following a Piece -O- Crap wanna be???

Anybody else YOU RECOMMEND IGNORING??? .... Other than YOUR OPINIONS???

 

[92Pony]

The guy that thinks Addaway has shown promise. I think the dropoff from Sanders to him is like the one between Mt. Everest & a random ant mound in your yard.

Not trying to pile on here, but I agree about OA. Massive drop-off when he comes in to spell Rocket. And that can’t bode well for the rest of the RB room if no others have really stepped up to be better. I have big concerns about that room for next season . We need a young guy to really step up, or pull another portal miracle.

 

[Rhode Island Dork]

Hasn't he had a carry this year?

Had a few against Akron. Scrub OL unit was in front of him. He still had positive gains.