Dayton Raiola Decommits??
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If true, I did not see that comin... and my mind is forcing me to consider there's more ro this story and this isn't the period, but rather a comma..
It happens.
Hopefully this is a sign that we are getting a new OL coach next season
Hopefully this is a sign that we are getting a new OL coach next season
Wow, that seemed to come out of nowhere. I wonder what the story is behind that.
Rivals posted it, so I’m led to believe it is at the moment. I did not see this happening either. He wouldn’t be my choice of a QB recruit personally, but he’s been our longest tenured recruit and another legacy player. Now I have so many questions about ‘what does this mean’ and curious if there’s anything between the lines with this decommitment.
Obviously, after last week, Nebraska now knows where the offense is heading, and it’s with a mobile QB. If you can’t run, you can’t be QB at UNL.
It will be interesting to see what Rhule and the Raiola family have to say on this. Pot stirring is going to hit overdrive now.
Absolutely no disrespect here, but I truly don't believe we even consider him without him being Dylan's younger brother and being a legacy player. He is at a powerhouse program in a powerhouse state and is closer to being a 2-star recruit than a 4-star recruit.
The speculation, the questions, the running down the rabbit holes on theories of why will keep me entertained today lol
Odd because Rhule reportedly visited him during the bye week.
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There’s a kid playing 8 man football in Nebraska that commited to Northwestern that I’d think is a better athlete and maybe has a WAY higher ceiling.
But anyway I’m all “what does this mean, I’m so worried, etc etc etc”
College football is pretty much 1 year deals anymore…. So getting attached to certain players or recruits seems pretty pointless.
But anyway I’m all “what does this mean, I’m so worried, etc etc etc”
College football is pretty much 1 year deals anymore…. So getting attached to certain players or recruits seems pretty pointless.
Maybe a result of the message that Rhule delivered
My guess is that TJ is staying and everyone knows he’s a stud. Dayton seeing the writing on the walls that TJ takes over after DR and Trae Tay after that.
maybe also wanting to forge his own path??
maybe also wanting to forge his own path??
Does this mean Dylan isn't ruining the program?
TJ’s performance along with Trae Taylor’s continued commitment probably has made him realize that there’s a good chance he wouldn’t be a starter at NU. Probably wants to look around for better money or situations. Don’t blame him.
This makes sense. I think Rhule is very honest with recruits. Maybe Dayton didn't like what he heard about how they see him in comparison to Taylor.
Dayton can go to dozens of other programs and not endure the mindless criticism he was already getting as a commit. Seems like a great kid any dad would be proud of.
Will we try to fill his spot with a high schooler? NFL model=Starter, backup, and developmental practice squad guy who only plays in a dire emergency
One of the many reasons I appreciate HCMR.
There will be wild speculation. The most logical explanation is usually the best. Money or a guarantee of at least playing time.
Fwiw I was looking at buying a used vehicle. Said vehicle wasn't on the lot last Friday because the Riaolas were in town and borrowed it.
Dylan has a NIL deal with Grand Island Motor Company. (The dealership I was looking at.)
Dylan has a NIL deal with Grand Island Motor Company. (The dealership I was looking at.)
He would be a fool to not try to find a situation without the kind of intense competition he would face at NU. He would be #3 at best next year and have to battle to ever rise above that. There’s likely a good program where he could be at least #2 the day he stepped on campus.
Kind of surprised, but oh well. Seems like a good kid and I hope he can find a good landing spot.
The Raiola's have always placed their kids in the best place to start and show off... just look at at all the moves Dylan had thorough HS & his Commitments. With Dylan, TJ and Trae coming shortly I think there just isn't a spot where he can shine. I'm sure lengthy discussions with the family, Dylan included directed him to the same conclusion... Hopefully he can go somewhere and have a Great career...
Sign him up. Need an athletic guy who might not mind riding pine for 3-4 years with the promise of unlimited chicks and a shot at playing some day.
I have nothing but respect for that family.
Not disappointed and not surprised with TJ and Tre Taylor coming in a year after.
We need to keep Lateef.
Same... They catch a lot of Crap unfortunately, the Ol Man has been instrumental in pushing Nebraska forward for a long time... They have a Love for this school that's for sure. That said, Any good parent will do what's best for their kids and in this case DONU just isn't in the plans for him... I wish the whole family well...
Perhaps some of Dayton’s NIL bag was reassigned to TJ. Perhaps Dayton realizes with the emergence of TJ, his chances of becoming the starter at some point aren’t very good.
What is clear is that we must keep TJ now, and hopefully Dylan too. But if we upgrade our OL coach, and little bro isn’t coming, maybe Dylan doesn’t want to stay.
What is clear is that we must keep TJ now, and hopefully Dylan too. But if we upgrade our OL coach, and little bro isn’t coming, maybe Dylan doesn’t want to stay.
Hopefully this was a case where he saw 3 guys currently on the roster (including Dylan) that he would be behind - the other two being Lateef and Davila. Trae Taylor coming next year is another guy that is noticeably more highly regarded. So it is reasonable that Dayton realized that his chances of playing were better elsewhere.
Hopefully this means our OLine coach is in line for a big promotion to a front office position....
Hopefully this means our OLine coach is in line for a big promotion to a front office position....