Post by WVUfanPHILLY on Aug 13, 2007 11:56:31 GMT -5
By MICKEY FURFARI, For The Inter-Mountain
RIGHT DECISION — Maxwell Anderson is happy he followed in his father’s foot steps and walked on to play football at West Virginia University.
The former Morgantown High all-state standout walked on at West Virginia University a year ago, saw some playing time, and soon earned a scholarship.
He’s still penciled in as backup to senior Owen Schmitt at fullback. But, like Schmitt, he’s also taking some snaps at tight end.
“It’s not too bad working at both positions,” said Anderson, whose father Ernie was a fine middle guard for the Mountaineers from 1981-84.
“You have to learn what you do on this formation and that formation. But the blocking is very similar, and you go against the same defensive player.”
Anderson has recovered from mononucleosis, which forced him to miss about one month of summer workouts. So he’s still rounding himself into better condition.
“But I’m doing OK now,” he said. “Lost about 15 pounds, but now I’m back up to 233.
“It was tough not working out, though. But, as they say, you’ve got to roll with the punches.”
Lettering as a true freshman, Anderson appeared in 10 games last season. He rushed twice for nine yards and caught one pass for five yards.
“It was exciting to be able to contribute to the team last year,” he admitted. “I didn’t know what to expect coming in here as a freshman.
“But now it’s a whole lot different. You know what to expect and what’s expected of you. I’d like to do more of the same this year.”
Anderson helped the MHS Mohigans to two state football championships.
He’s a business and economics major at WVU.
RIGHT DECISION — Maxwell Anderson is happy he followed in his father’s foot steps and walked on to play football at West Virginia University.
The former Morgantown High all-state standout walked on at West Virginia University a year ago, saw some playing time, and soon earned a scholarship.
He’s still penciled in as backup to senior Owen Schmitt at fullback. But, like Schmitt, he’s also taking some snaps at tight end.
“It’s not too bad working at both positions,” said Anderson, whose father Ernie was a fine middle guard for the Mountaineers from 1981-84.
“You have to learn what you do on this formation and that formation. But the blocking is very similar, and you go against the same defensive player.”
Anderson has recovered from mononucleosis, which forced him to miss about one month of summer workouts. So he’s still rounding himself into better condition.
“But I’m doing OK now,” he said. “Lost about 15 pounds, but now I’m back up to 233.
“It was tough not working out, though. But, as they say, you’ve got to roll with the punches.”
Lettering as a true freshman, Anderson appeared in 10 games last season. He rushed twice for nine yards and caught one pass for five yards.
“It was exciting to be able to contribute to the team last year,” he admitted. “I didn’t know what to expect coming in here as a freshman.
“But now it’s a whole lot different. You know what to expect and what’s expected of you. I’d like to do more of the same this year.”
Anderson helped the MHS Mohigans to two state football championships.
He’s a business and economics major at WVU.
