Would love to have a strong WR with good hands (and good blocking) to complement the richardson deep threat. Lots of BCS schools recently onto this kid too.
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'11 CA WR Nelson Spruce (Signed to Colorado)
- Thread starter Buffnik
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late bloomer... other BCS schools got interested in him about the same time we did, but no offers.
Big issue is that he's a very good baseball player. His season kept him from doing the spring football camps and getting that exposure.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
is there a chance he bolts if drafted by one of the mlb teams?
Nope. He said that he is focused on football now.
His game is more similar to Shipley's, but he's about 3 inches taller. I'm reminded of Derek McCoy. Ran a little better than a 4.6, had good size and body control, great instincts, and fantastic hands. Can get deep and has good football speed, but gets deep based more on setting the corner up than on pure speed.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
good
There's a great new article on Spruce that just published on Rivals. It goes into his best attributes as a player, some insight into his recruiting (more offers than were known), what he liked about CU, etc.
Here's the 2nd part of Westlake head coach Jim Benkert said when asked what separated Spruce as a high school player:
"He is outstanding when the ball is in the air. He has great instincts for the football. He is also an outstanding baseball player. He catches everything thrown at him, runs great routes. But when the ball is in the air, he becomes special. He has the ability to slow down, speed up, go up and get it at the highest point, all those things you just love in a receiver. He can get the DB to turn his back and then slow down and then speed up and go catch it and leave the defensive back in his dust. He has that ability to accelerate, go up and get the ball. And he is 6-foot-2, 195-pounds, so he is already the prototypical college receiver."
You'll want to read this full interview: http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1167679
Here's the 2nd part of Westlake head coach Jim Benkert said when asked what separated Spruce as a high school player:
"He is outstanding when the ball is in the air. He has great instincts for the football. He is also an outstanding baseball player. He catches everything thrown at him, runs great routes. But when the ball is in the air, he becomes special. He has the ability to slow down, speed up, go up and get it at the highest point, all those things you just love in a receiver. He can get the DB to turn his back and then slow down and then speed up and go catch it and leave the defensive back in his dust. He has that ability to accelerate, go up and get the ball. And he is 6-foot-2, 195-pounds, so he is already the prototypical college receiver."
You'll want to read this full interview: http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1167679
Sexton Hardcastle
Club Member
I guess every white receiver coming to CU will always be compared to McKnight in some way from now on. :smile2:
wow. I kept thinking he reminded me of the guy who played opposite DJ hackett, but kept forgetting the name. Thanks for reminding me. rep.
If you had read the whole thread you would have seen the McCoy reference on page 4 :smile2:
rep to you sir.
ESPN has finally evaluated Spruce.
He's in as a 3* (75 grade).
They see him as a possession receiver. Basically, they like everything about his game including his athleticism, but question whether he's got the burst and 2nd gear to be more than a possession receiver at the BCS level.
He's in as a 3* (75 grade).
They see him as a possession receiver. Basically, they like everything about his game including his athleticism, but question whether he's got the burst and 2nd gear to be more than a possession receiver at the BCS level.
Signed per rivals
confirmed by family member at AZ's site.
Welcome to the Buffs!
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
Good to have you aboard, young mr Spruce!!!
The Guest
Guest
The young man has chosen wisely. Why anybody would attend school elsewhere remains a mystery. Congrats Mr. Spruce! Go Buffs!
Rraalph 3000
Well-Known Member
WOOHOO!! Glad to have Nelson aboard and look forward to screaming proudly for the newest Buff TD hauler! Best of luck in the classroom & on the field, we know he'll love the beauty that Boulder has to offer!! :gobuffs:
Rep for signing. (Best rep I've ever given). Stick around. We are pretty excited to see what your boy can do!
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
And a hearty AB Welcome to you, Nova!
It's an exciting day in Buff land, with the change in leadership. Renewal. And Nelson is one of the first steps in a new direction.
The Guest
Guest
Our family joins your family in the excitement. Can't wait to see him on the field.
Boulder is a special place.
Go Buffs!
As a member of the Marching Band I would like to say how excited I am to watch Nelson play in the Black and Gold. Hope he has success on and off the field the next 4 years