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Per Tony:
Making the transition from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) to the Big Ten can be tough for any player and Spencer recognized that. At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, he still has all of the traits to be a successful wide receiver. He just needs to regain the confidence he had at Charlotte.
"The biggest thing is, the fact that everybody has the same level of skill, so you have to find different ways to separate yourself," Spencer said when asked about the transition. "While at Charlotte, it's a lower level with people who may not be as committed to the game of football."
As a true freshman, Spencer reeled in 28 balls for 381 yards and 6 touchdowns. He was even named Conference USA Freshman of the Year. Minnesota has a talented wide receiver room heading into 2024, led by returning senior Daniel Jackson, who is well aware of what Spencer brings to the FBS level.
"He just needs to continue to be himself, Elijah is an excellent and great player," Jackson said. "A lot of players weren't able to truly see his fullest potential, but a lot of great talk and great things coming up for him this upcoming year. I think just continuing to be himself and that confidence is going to be the main thing for receivers."
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Making the transition from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) to the Big Ten can be tough for any player and Spencer recognized that. At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, he still has all of the traits to be a successful wide receiver. He just needs to regain the confidence he had at Charlotte.
"The biggest thing is, the fact that everybody has the same level of skill, so you have to find different ways to separate yourself," Spencer said when asked about the transition. "While at Charlotte, it's a lower level with people who may not be as committed to the game of football."
As a true freshman, Spencer reeled in 28 balls for 381 yards and 6 touchdowns. He was even named Conference USA Freshman of the Year. Minnesota has a talented wide receiver room heading into 2024, led by returning senior Daniel Jackson, who is well aware of what Spencer brings to the FBS level.
"He just needs to continue to be himself, Elijah is an excellent and great player," Jackson said. "A lot of players weren't able to truly see his fullest potential, but a lot of great talk and great things coming up for him this upcoming year. I think just continuing to be himself and that confidence is going to be the main thing for receivers."
Elijah Spencer finding 'different ways to separate' in Year 2 with Gophers
Spencer is a post-hype sleeper for Minnesota this upcoming season.
Go Gophers!!
