Wednesday, October 3, 2012

CIAA Notebook: Anderson has big game for J.C. Smith

DEDRICK ANDERSON
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Running back Dedrick Anderson ofJohnson C. Smith is coming off one of the best games of his college career and is looking forward to Saturday's game against No. 4 Winston-Salem State on Saturday.

Anderson, who starred at West Forsyth, rushed for 161 yards on 20 carries (8.1 ypc) and scored two touchdowns in last week's 55-53 loss to Lincoln (Pa.). He also returned four kickoffs for 120 yards to finish with 281 all-purpose yards.

Anderson is 5-foot-4 and weighs 150 pounds, and he said that although he hears about his height often, he doesn't let it bother him.

"I guess it's a point of interest," he said, "but that's OK."

Anderson ranks third in the CIAA in rushing (100.6 ypg) and knows the Bulls will have to play well to have a chance against the Rams.


DEDRICK ANDERSON NAMED CIAA OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK
 
HAMPTON, Virginia – Johnson C. Smith University senior running back Dedrick Anderson (Winston-Salem, NC) has been recognized by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as the Offensive Back of the Week for the week ending September 29, 2012. This is a first time honor for Anderson and the second individual awards for JCSU football this season.

The shortest starting tailback in the CIAA was seven yards away from rushing for a new career high. Anderson ran for 161 yards off 20 attempts with two rushing touchdowns. He is averaging 8.1 yards per carry. Anderson also returned four kickoffs for 120 yards to produce a game-high of 281 all-purpose yards.

Anderson is third in the CIAA and first on the team with 100.6 rushing yards per game average. He has 503 yards rushing on the season and three touchdowns.

The Golden Bulls will face Winston-Salem State University on Saturday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m. inside Charlotte Memorial Stadium. This will be their first divisional conference game of the season.
 
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