Coordinator report: Holgorsen says Dylan Raiola leaving Nebraska is example of "new norm" in college game

Steven Sipple said:

As usual, Holgorsen had some interesting things to say -- most notably about the impact of the USC loss and about Lateef's recovery. Read on, my friends ;) https://www.on3.com/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers/news/coordinator-report-holgorsen-says-dylan-raiola-leaving-nebraska-is-example-of-new-norm-in-college-game/

Skerz15 said:

I struggle with Dana saying "Get the best player...and we can mold our coaching around what the best player is." Not sure I saw that this year, things can change but I'd rather they find and identify a QB that's the best fit for this offense. I think it was clear that there were limitations to Dana's offense with Dylan, I'd rather not see that again by them "getting the best player".

IdahoHusker92 said:

Is the new norm not reporting why? There's for sure a BIG story here.

Steven Sipple said:

I’d like to hear what you know.

IdahoHusker92 said:

I don't get paid for reporting these types of stories and don't have any information, that's why I have a membership here and am asking you or the HOL staff to report what's actually going on with the largest recruit in the history of the program with a deep family connection decided to just suddenly move on. You've spoken with Dom recently, did he ask you to not say what was actually going on or not tell you the truth? The program has catered to this family like we've never seen them do. The face of this program moved on and you yourself said this is a divorce between the family and the program. He immediately cut connections with Rhule and other players on social media. There's nothing to report other than he's simply just moving on?

IdahoHusker92 said:

I don't get paid for reporting these types of stories and don't have any information, that's why I have a membership here and am asking you or the HOL staff to report what's actually going on with the largest recruit in the history of the program with a deep family connection decided to just suddenly move on. You've spoken with Dom recently, did he ask you to not say what was actually going on or not tell you the truth? The program has catered to this family like we've never seen them do. The face of this program moved on and you yourself said this is a divorce between the family and the program. He immediately cut connections with Rhule and other players on social media. There's nothing to report other than he's simply just moving on?

Steven Sipple said:

As usual, Holgorsen had some interesting things to say -- most notably about the impact of the USC loss and about Lateef's recovery. Read on, my friends ;) https://www.on3.com/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers/news/coordinator-report-holgorsen-says-dylan-raiola-leaving-nebraska-is-example-of-new-norm-in-college-game/

J. Rambo said:

every big story we go through this with the board simpletons. Dean and Sip are not going to traffic in gossip, they are going to report what is confirmed and what they know to be true. probably they both would love to talk about everything they hear, but thats not how they do it. If the Raoila family told sip that it was off the record, and that matt rhule told them all **** off, sip isn't going to run to the board and say something. conversely, if matt rhule or anyone on the staff told them in private that dylan was lazy and not worth it, they aren't going to tell you that either. of course dean, sip, and rob have heard things. probably a mix of things about what happened and when, but they don't know these things to be true or they do and were asked by the person confirming it not to discuss it publicly. in time, once details can be confirmed and shared in a professional way, they will share more. but you won't know everything they know until years have gone by and no one cares anymore if they share a story. they have been covering the team for 30 years and have dedicated their lives to this, show some respect for how a man chooses to do his job.

J. Rambo said:

every big story we go through this with the board simpletons. Dean and Sip are not going to traffic in gossip, they are going to report what is confirmed and what they know to be true. probably they both would love to talk about everything they hear, but thats not how they do it. If the Raoila family told sip that it was off the record, and that matt rhule told them all **** off, sip isn't going to run to the board and say something. conversely, if matt rhule or anyone on the staff told them in private that dylan was lazy and not worth it, they aren't going to tell you that either. of course dean, sip, and rob have heard things. probably a mix of things about what happened and when, but they don't know these things to be true or they do and were asked by the person confirming it not to discuss it publicly. in time, once details can be confirmed and shared in a professional way, they will share more. but you won't know everything they know until years have gone by and no one cares anymore if they share a story. they have been covering the team for 30 years and have dedicated their lives to this, show some respect for how a man chooses to do his job.

IdahoHusker92 said:

At this point what does Sip owe the Raiola family?

IdahoHusker92 said:

I don't get paid for reporting these types of stories and don't have any information, that's why I have a membership here and am asking you or the HOL staff to report what's actually going on with the largest recruit in the history of the program with a deep family connection decided to just suddenly move on. You've spoken with Dom recently, did he ask you to not say what was actually going on or not tell you the truth? The program has catered to this family like we've never seen them do. The face of this program moved on and you yourself said this is a divorce between the family and the program. He immediately cut connections with Rhule and other players on social media. There's nothing to report other than he's simply just moving on?

Steven Sipple said:

You said there was "for sure a big story here." If the principals (including Rhule and Holgorsen and the Raiolas) are unwilling to discuss all the details, or any of the details, I'm not sure what you want me to do. That's why I asked you because you seem to know there's "for sure a big story here." I don't have subpoena power.

Steven Sipple said:

You said there was "for sure a big story here." If the principals (including Rhule and Holgorsen and the Raiolas) are unwilling to discuss all the details, or any of the details, I'm not sure what you want me to do. That's why I asked you because you seem to know there's "for sure a big story here." I don't have subpoena power.

J. Rambo said:

it is for Sip to decide what he owes to anyone he speaks with, but if he burns Dominic, someone he has known for 25 years, do you think other people he speaks to won't hear of it - won't lose respect for his word to keep things confidential? if sip told him its off the record then it has to stay that way. you guys act like sip doesn't value the relationships he has built with these people beyond what "nuggets" he can drop into tunnel talk each week.

Anon1700669199 said:

I think we all have the perspective that if the Raiola's are done with Nebraska, Sip, Dean, and Robin should spill the beans. They don't need to worry about protecting their relationships with the Raiola's. The writers on this board are fans, too, and I would imagine that they have a lot of the same feelings as the rest of us. They Raiola's fleeced the University for millions of dollars, and as soon as Rhule wouldn't capitulate to their demands, they stormed off like petulant brats. Stop protecting them and give us the business.

IdahoHusker92 said:

So if I understand this correctly, Dayton decommitted, Donnie canned, Dylan $3 mill QB face of the program and biggest commit in modern Nebraska history is now transferring, Dom Husker legend with name on the stadium, program which built a lot for and around this family and there's not a big story here and you've been on the phone with the kingpin of the family? Never once did I claim I knew what happened in this "big story" but to claim nothing did would be so extremely naive. You either A) You know and won't share with your readers. B) You don't know any details on one of the largest stories to ever come out of this program.

Swamprabbit73 said:

You make some good points Rambo. But the part about "respecting the career" is leaky. When you choose a profession as a journalist, or columnist, and especially editorial columnist, you know what you're getting into. It's a very public product that you put out there. And they quite literally 'live' on the interest in their stories and opinion pieces. Over and above that, they've gotten criticism their entire careers and they understand it. They're not shrinking violets. If we let 'em have it on this or that story, or question why they do or dont' have information, trust me when I tell you, they get it. They may or may not agree...but they understand it, and it's not about whether this or that writer is a good person or not. They're getting pushed on doing (what some perceive is ) a better job. my 2 cents. your mileage may vary

IdahoHusker92 said:

I recognize this post wasn't directed at me, but what I'd like to say is I do enjoy listening and reading what Sipple puts out there. My gripe right now isn't only with him, It's all of the media that covers the program. This is a national story in the college football world and this is where we all come to find out breaking stories and inside information related to the program that we follow. Honestly, there's been nothing of any substance whatsoever put out on here with arguably the hottest story in all of college football right now.