Charlotte transfer WR Elijah Spencer commits to Gophers

[TonyLiebert]

 

[Word]

Love it!

 

[Bfan]

A 3 star recruit coming out of high school, 6' 1" sophomore Elijah Spencer was the 2021 Conference USA Freshman of the Year for Charlotte.

His high school team won four straight titles and undefeated in 50 games.

Elijah Spencer - Football - Charlotte Athletics

Elijah Spencer (9) Wide Receiver - At Charlotte: 2021 Conference USA Freshman of the Year … first football player in 49ers history to win one of the league’s top

charlotte49ers.com

 

[die hard gopher]

This is one of the bigger commits of the Fleck era and probably the biggest transfer he’s ever landed.

Just a massive commitment. Had SEC interest.

 

[die hard gopher]

Where does this WR room rank in the Big Ten next year behind OSU?

Spencer, Crooms, Crab, Wright, Jackson, Brockington, MBS*

And that makes not even counting BSF and the other TE’s and RB’s.

 

[Bfan]

He was on the Biletnikoff Watch List.

Spencer Earns Spot on Biletnikoff Watch List - Charlotte Athletics

Charlotte 49ers sophomore wide receiver Elijah Spencer, the 2021 Conference USA Freshman of the Year, is one of 10 receivers that have been added to the Biletnikoff

charlotte49ers.com

 

[kg21]

Where does this WR room rank in the Big Ten next year behind OSU?

Spencer, Crooms, Crab, Wright, Jackson, Brockington, MBS*

And that makes not even counting BSF and the other TE’s and RB’s.

I'm starting to think that it was nice knowing you, DJ and Dylan.

 

[die hard gopher]

I'm starting to think that it was nice knowing you, DJ and Dylan.

I’d like to think they’ll stay but MBS and possibly the younger guys could bolt.

And worst case scenario if either do leave, Spencer and Crooms are probably an upgrade anyways so it’d still be a net gain.

 

[RogueGopher]

So much depth!!!!

 

[GophersInIowa]

Holy $hit! This a big pickup. Two years of eligibility left. Awesome!

 

[U2Gopher]

I’d like to think they’ll stay but MBS and possibly the younger guys could bolt.

You could be right but hopefully not. I’ve been impressed with Brockington since day one and think we could have a real sleeper with him.

 

[kg21]

I’d like to think they’ll stay but MBS and possibly the younger guys could bolt.

And worst case scenario if either do leave, Spencer and Crooms are probably an upgrade anyways so it’d still be a net gain.

I'm not talking leaving necessarily........just getting beat out.

 

[U2Gopher]

This is one of the bigger commits of the Fleck era and probably the biggest transfer he’s ever landed.

Just a massive commitment. Had SEC interest.

Objectively, why would a player like this pick Minnesota when we have the reputation of running the ball they way we do? Makes me wonder if the new wide receivers have been told that at least some change in offensive philosophy is imminent.

Really excited now for the bowl game to see what AK8 and KC have up their sleeves.

 

[MonikerSchmoniker45]

Maybe PJ wants to run the "air raid" offense next year in honor of Mike Leach.

 

[GoldenMAV30266]

Objectively, why would a player like this pick Minnesota when we have the reputation of running the ball they way we do? Makes me wonder if the new wide receivers have been told that at least some change in offensive philosophy is imminent.

Really excited now for the bowl game to see what AK8 and KC have up their sleeves.

I think the coaching staff is just realistic. They don’t have Mo anymore, and even tho our young backs look promising, they’re not All Americans (at least not yet). Athan is the best offensive weapon we have, so they’ve decided to surround him with help. Next year should be a hell of a lot of fun to watch if these kids are as good as advertised.

 

[SomeGopherFan]

Very nice addition!

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

You could be right but hopefully not. I’ve been impressed with Brockington since day one and think we could have a real sleeper with him.

I’m with Team Le'Meke!!!

 

[Polski]

I think the coaching staff is just realistic. They don’t have Mo anymore, and even tho our young backs look promising, they’re not All Americans (at least not yet). Athan is the best offensive weapon we have, so they’ve decided to surround him with help. Next year should be a hell of a lot of fun to watch if these kids are as good as advertised.

Good teams evolve to their strengths. Nice job bolstering the WR room by PJ and the staff.

We have a couple young RB's that could have a bright future. Now more depth on the outside.

 

[kg21]

I think the coaching staff is just realistic. They don’t have Mo anymore, and even tho our young backs look promising, they’re not All Americans (at least not yet). Athan is the best offensive weapon we have, so they’ve decided to surround him with help. Next year should be a hell of a lot of fun to watch if these kids are as good as advertised.

Yes, surrounding AK with help. I know it's a receiving thread, but it sure would be nice to get a damn good transfer offensive lineman. We didn't pass block overly well last year.

 

[Bfan]

Elijah Spencer #3

 

[Gophergrandpa]

I think the coaching staff is just realistic. They don’t have Mo anymore, and even tho our young backs look promising, they’re not All Americans (at least not yet). Athan is the best offensive weapon we have, so they’ve decided to surround him with help. Next year should be a hell of a lot of fun to watch if these kids are as good as advertised.

A good passing game should help the running game ...

 

[Gophergrandpa]

Objectively, why would a player like this pick Minnesota when we have the reputation of running the ball they way we do? Makes me wonder if the new wide receivers have been told that at least some change in offensive philosophy is imminent.

Really excited now for the bowl game to see what AK8 and KC have up their sleeves.

Because we have a different QB ... and no longer have an All-American RB.

 

[stocker08]

Lots of depth here. Think Crab and Jackson are #1 & #2. We'll see if we can utilize Wright's downfield ability. MBS should have his snaps reduced heavily. Will be interesting to see how the 3/4 slots shake out.

 

[kg21]

Lots of depth here. Think Crab and Jackson are #1 & #2. We'll see if we can utilize Wright's downfield ability. MBS should have his snaps reduced heavily. Will be interesting to see how the 3/4 slots shake out.

Some of this makes me wonder about CRAB. He had a damn severe knee injury.

 

[stocker08]

Some of this makes me wonder about CRAB. He had a damn severe knee injury.

Certainly don't want to be relying on MBS as the 1 or 2. Or even #3.

 

[Gophergrandpa]

I still think that with AK8 slinging it, Dylan Wright has a good year in 2023.

 

[kg21]

He will be here in January.

 

[stocker08]

I still think that with AK8 slinging it, Dylan Wright has a good year in 2023.

Same. I'd like to see what Wright is capable of in an offense with a downfield passing game.

 

[die hard gopher]

Lots of depth here. Think Crab and Jackson are #1 & #2. We'll see if we can utilize Wright's downfield ability. MBS should have his snaps reduced heavily. Will be interesting to see how the 3/4 slots shake out.

I think there is a good chance Spencer and Crooms are #1 and #2, I don’t think Jackson would be ahead of either. Crab could he #2 If he is healthy but I think Spencer is the #1, I think he’s better than anyone we have. And if Wright puts it all together, Jackson could be as low as #5. And if Jackson and Wright both have a great offseason and Crab doesn’t fully recover then Crab could find his way down the depth chart.

A lot of different possible outcome that will be sorted out.

 

[kg21]

I think there is a good chance Spencer and Crooms are #1 and #2, I don’t think Jackson would be ahead of either. Crab could he #2 If he is healthy but I think Spencer is the #1, I think he’s better than anyone we have. And if Wright puts it all together, Jackson could be as low as #5. And if Jackson and Wright both have a great offseason and Crab doesn’t fully recover then Crab could find his way down the depth chart.

A lot of different possible outcome that will be sorted out.

Our two pickups seem more capable of turning the simple play into a big play. Short of a jump ball reception here and there, we don't get much.

You may be right about 1 and 2