Sean Callahan
[HEADING=3]Publisher[/HEADING]
Staff member
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Husk402308 said:
Why did you guys seem like we were outlandish for thinking DR was gone after that CBS report until the news broke? I get it was a fluid situation, but I feel like the fanbase and most media members knew it was trending in that direction. HOL was adamant that he was a "husker". It seems like you guys are guarded on these kinds of stories until the national guys release it.
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I think mainly because the Raiolas and the program both seemed stunned about the report during the Iowa week. I mean, we did break the news of John Butler being fired a full hour before anyone had anything. On3 broke the Donovan Raiola news. As a site, we've still stayed on top of a lot this cycle, but generally, you only hear about what you've done wrong.
The Raiola story was very complicated because so much money was involved and spent. Raiola will likely earn $5.5 million from Nebraska over the next two years. Bo Pelini made just under $3.1 million during his final year at Nebraska in 2014. Mike Riley made $2.7 million in 2015. Chew on that for a second.
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@Sean Callahan, can you clarify your underlined statement above from the live chat? Does this mean even though Dylan is gone he is still owed NIL from Nebraska for the next 2 years? I would have assumed that if the athlete leaves their deal with the university ends. I'm a little confused. Maybe you meant last 2 years? Thanks
