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Justin-credible! Harding running back Justin Kendrick’s style reminds many of a former USC Trojan great Running backs present so many styles that can kill you in so many ways. Let’s go over a few. Let’s see, there of course is the power runner type (The Bus) that can just simply run over you. There is the speed runner (Willie Parker) that once they get a small window, it’s a wrap. There is your speed and power runner (LT) that can kill you both ways. There is also your speed/cutback runner (Reggie Bush) that has the ability to stop on a dime and then accelerate to another gear. This brings us to Harding running back Justin Kendrick.  Harding's Justin Kendrick If you ever get the pleasure to watch Justin play, you can’t help but think of Reggie Bush; meaning, that he isn’t necessarily ready to suit up for the New Orleans Saints, but he definitely has the skills to take his game to the next level. Justin is on his way to rushing for over 1000 yards this season; a major accomplishment for a major player. Although, it’s a nice feat, Justin is more of a team guy. He is more focused on getting Harding to the playoffs than getting individuals numbers. I spoke with Justin right after Harding’s victory over Berry to get his opinion on a wide variety of topics. CHSF.com- “Many local analysts, myself included, feel that you are one of the best running backs in all of Charlotte. How does that make you feel?” J.K- “It makes me feel really good. I’ve got to give it up to my line. Blocking, that’s the key.” CHSF.com- “Describe to me what type of runner you think you are?” J.K - “I’m more of a cutback runner. I use my vision and make sure I hit the hole.” CHSF.com- “That style sounds like a former USC great that now plays for the New Orleans Saints.” J.K - “(Laughing) Yes sir.” CHSF.com- “If you could compare your style to any NFL running back, who would that player be?” J.K - “Reggie Bush. My favorite player. You saw what he did in college. He would cutback, hit the holes and use his speed.” CHSF.com- “You have a great chance of getting over 1000 yards rushing this season. How big would that be for you?” J.K - “It would be a big accomplishment. Basically, I owe it to my line; plus, those numbers would look really good if I want to play football in college.” CHSF.com- “Speaking of that; what colleges are looking at you right now?” J.K - “Johnson C. Smith and a few others.” CHSF.com- “Would you play for a Division-II program if they offered you a full scholarship to play football?” J.K - “Yes. I love football. I would definitely play.” CHSF.com- “With only two games to go, which team has had the toughest defense you have faced this year?” J.K - “It’s got to be West Charlotte. They had a tough defense.” CHSF.com- “What about the toughest defensive player you faced?” J.K - “The linebacker from Charlotte Catholic (Jeff Levasseur) was good. Also, the linebacker from South Mecklenburg (Spencer Shuey). He was a big guy.” CHSF.com- “We are going to do a little word association. I call out a name and tell me the first thing that comes to your mind. Let’s start of with (QB) Walt Aikens?” J.K - “Great arm.” CHSF.com- “(DE) Joe Hutchinson?” J.K - “Best defensive end in the state.”  USC legend Reggie Bush
J.K - “A beast of a team.” CHSF.com- “South Mecklenburg?” J.K - “Great at running the ball.” CHSF.com- “Vance?” J.K - “#20 (RB Lavadrick Farrar). Good player” CHSF.com- “West Mecklenburg?” J.K - “Piece of cake.”
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