Spencer Reeves (June 14 & November 17, 2007)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
S.R.:  I've been playing since I was 5 years old.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
S.R.:  Texas Longhorns
 
N2FL:  Favorite NFL Team?
 
S.R.:  Chicago Bears
 
N2FL:  Do you try and idolize any specific player?
 
S.R.:  Ray Lewis
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
S.R.:  No, not exactly, I just love the #8. I look good wearing it.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
S.R.:  Minnesota was my first; several months ago.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
S.R.:  17 current offers.
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
S.R.:  It was Texas Longhorns but not anymore. I'm fine with the ones I have now and plus I'm close to making a decision.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
S.R.:  Location, Playing Time, Education, Facilities.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
S.R.:  Texas Tech, Minnesota, and Kansas St.
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
S.R.:  Minnesota
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play in college? Who is recruiting you to play where?
 
S.R.:  LB. Minnesota wants me 2 play LB for them.
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
S.R.:  Minnesota, Kansas St, and Texas Tech
 
N2FL:  What are some of your playing strengths?
 
S.R.:  I have the speed to chase something down and I can fill the hole.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
S.R.:  Try to pick up a little weight and get stronger.
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
S.R.:  I want to make an early impact but if not, I'm fine with sitting out a year.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
S.R.:  Not for sure but I want to become a football coach if the NFL doesn't work out.
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
S.R.:  Get my grades squared away and just had fun with my last year in high school.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
S.R.:  We love u baby!!!!!!
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
S.R.:  Me and my teammate Keanon Cooper. It's a possibility we would stay together.
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
S.R.:  GOD and my family.
 

*Post Commitment Follow-up*

 
N2FL:  Congratulations on your commitment to Minnesota. Who were the other schools you considered before settling in on the Gophers?
 
S.R.:  The other schools I was considering were Kansas, Kansas State, Texas Tech and Colorado.
 
N2FL:  What made Minnesota stand out from the other schools in consideration?
 
S.R.:  No other school treated me like Minnesota did -.they treated me different. They really wanted me and showed interest and love. I loved their coaches, I didn't see anything wrong with Minnesota.
 
N2FL:  Who was your lead recruiter at Minnesota?
 
S.R.:  (DL) Coach Tim Cross
 
N2FL:  You have officially visited the Gophers (9/28) and Kansas State (10/13) will you use your other three visits?
 
S.R.:  Yes, I really do want to take advantage of my other 3 visits.
 
N2FL:  Although you are now committed, will you listen to other schools and keep anyone else in consideration?
 
S.R.:  Yea I'm still open to listen, but as of now I'm a Golden Gopher.