Are you really comparing the offensive lines and skill position players of Nebraska to Ohio State or Georgia? You were comparing the accuracy of Dylan Raiola in the Nebraska offense versus Howard in the Ohio State offense or the Georgia quarterback in their offense. You have no idea what Raiola could have or would’ve accomplished in a similar situation.
we there now. This spring should be fun
Peer recruiting that pays off for years. Long term was wiser than going McCord and losing DR.
This is pretty much where I'm at. Think we could have had a much better year this year with a more seasoned qb, but it probably hides our issues with Satt, McGuire, and maybe even ST.
Even if your hypothetical fantasy situation where McCord was able to lead Nebraska to one or two more victories is accurate, what do you do for 2025? Raiola wasn’t going to be here, so you have to hunt and hit on another transfer or you have Danny Kaelin or the future all league TE as your starter. A single eight win season is not worth the next two or three years of less wins. The logic baffles me.
So do you think DR had as good of a frosh season as AM? I’m not sure you ever said. But you are right - hard to compare anyway. Different coaches, different players. From my memory that team that AM was a frosh on was a better offensive team and this year’s team’s strength was more on D. But the years go by and years begin to meld into each other. Have a happy New Year - you and your fam.
No, his fantasy is that Nebraska wins AT LEAST four more games with McCord at QB.
I don’t think it matters who had the better individual season. Raiola took advantage of his situation and led the team to a bowl game in his first year where Martinez never met that goal.
The McCord visit was already in the works or done before DR made his intentions known? IIRC That tells me he wasn't scared of McCord. Raiola was going to have to win the job at any top school like UGA. Whereas McCord obviously fled competition by picking Syracuse.
I think it would have been more like 3 or 4 more wins. Like I said though, Leavitt was still in play. I think Raiola would have been 3rd string behind the young QB's Georgia and Ohio State have. So Dylan likely would have been available. And there's always the option to tamper with Arch Manning. I think there were plenty of better options than settling for a true freshman QB. But also like I said, things may end up working for the better as we were able to snag Dana for next year.
I think McCord would have led us to a similar season as he did Syracuse, so ultimately 10-3. Likely 9-3 or 10-2 during the regular season. Syracuse certainly doesn't have a better defense or more talent overall than we do.
Statistically I suppose Amart was better? I don't know. What I do know is that the problems of not winning games and having crucial turnovers were there for Amart. Dylan exorcised a major demon for NU this year. Took a major weight off the program. Not one qb could do that since 2016.
Maybe. Syracuse didn't exactly play a daunting schedule and McCord is kind of known for being reckless. He threw those 3 pick sixes against Pitt, did he throw more? I doubt he would have less turnovers than DR if he played here.
I was told (reliably) that team Raiola said if McCord is here, we won't be. Rhule made his choice.
Edit: To be clear, this person was quoting Oldjar, so I can’t speak for him. But I’m leaving this here anyway.
I wasn’t directing that at you. I totally agree NU might have won a couple more games with McCord at QB. It’s oldjar’s contention that they would have gone at least 10-2 that I find laughable.
I'd say 9-3 or 10-2. "At least 10-2" is putting words in my mouth that I never said. Again, that's with 5 losses this year where seasoned QB play would have made a massive difference in the outcome. And you can go ahead and look at DR's stats in those games and tell me they weren't putrid.
Bullshit. A couple of days ago you insisted NU would have won at least four more games with McCord at QB, and that was before the 7th win. You were either drunk at the time or you’re just a liar.
That was a post right after Syracuse's bowl game where McCord played very well and was directed at a poster I have a long history with. So yeah, it was slightly reactionary and I guess you're right that I did say "at least 4 more wins." Now I'm saying 3 or 4 as my non-reactionary take.
I think NU beats ILL and one of USC/UCLA with McCord. For those with limited memory skills, neither the McCords nor the Raiolas were interested in both kids being on the roster. The McCords were in town when Raiola announced he was visiting Lincoln. We do not know what was said between either party and Rhule, but the McCords left early and it was announced shortly thereafter that KM would not be in Lincoln for 2024. Rhule chose between a possible 3-4 year starter, and generational level talent (at least for NU), and a very talented 1 year guy. Since Rhule is trying to build a program, he chose the younger kid.
I'm more inclined to say Iowa, where the NU defense played a great game. UCLA pretty much owned the ball in Lincoln until late in the game. Huskers also struggled to stop Illinois, for whatever reason.
Sure why not? Several teams, including multiple playoff teams, have made significant improvements with their 1 year transfer QBs.
A scumbag like you not liking DR makes me like him even more. You are a pos so your judgment of a 19 yo doesn’t mean a thing. Hope your wife is ok after the pussy melt down you had after the bowl game.
I think he has an NfL arm and he had a stellar first 4-5games. His last 8-9 games were a bit more average but even in those he showed some glimpses of what he can do in the future. He will start in the NFL one day. He needs to learn that art of sliding AFTER he passes the first down marker though. ; )
You would be a better poster if you didn’t hold back so much.
Blown away by this post… had to share it with my family tonight. My daughter said, and I quote, “The person who posted this probably looks like Tommy Boy.”
