Quiet Oklahoma RB Anderson accepts roles as star, leader

 


NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson couldn't be much more different than Baker Mayfield.

Mayfield reveled in being the center of attention. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback was cocky, outspoken and didn't mind stirring the pot.

Now that Mayfield has moved on to the NFL as the No. 1 overall draft pick, Anderson has assumed Mayfield's leadership role. Anderson seemingly sneaked into Sunday's Media Day, and had his presence not been announced, it might have been missed.

Anderson would have been fine with that.

"I honestly try to stay out of the limelight," Anderson sa...



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