Raiola

[SLOHusker]

Ok, I get it. He's a 5 star QB and he doesn't play defense (which is another topic). But let's look at this game and his season performance.
USC didn't have much of any pass rush. We had one blown block sack given up. The OL which is always trashed on here was controlling the line for the most part.
And yes, our receivers aren't elite. But they were getting open many times and Raiola just didn't throw their way. He throws frequently into tight coverage as if he just hopes for either a contested catch or a penalty. Why? We should have had at least one more TD if he bothered to look to the left and hit the wide open guy.
I bought into the hype. I thought he was a Trevor Lawrence and we would win now. But even Lawrence can run and plays with a determined edge. I don't see that right now from Raiola. He looks nonchalant.
I would have benched him. I think his development requires it. I think we need more competition in the QB room. Everyone needs to fear for their job. Period.

 

[BugsAreQualityProtein]

This program hitched its wagon to Raiola way back in late 2021 when we hired his uncle. We’ve gone all in on him and barring injury he’s going to start given his $2 million dollar NIL deal.

 

[SLOHusker]

This program hitched its wagon to Raiola way back in late 2021 when we hired his uncle. We’ve gone all in on him and barring injury he’s going to start given his $2 million dollar NIL deal.

Well, he will never achieve greatness by being coddled, if the NFL is his goal. He needs to be told what is what.

 

[huskerfan1414]

Coaches wont tell him to take his first read and stop playing schoolyard.
DH might help

 

[Big bo fan]

Ok, I get it. He's a 5 star QB and he doesn't play defense (which is another topic). But let's look at this game and his season performance.
USC didn't have much of any pass rush. We had one blown block sack given up. The OL which is always trashed on here was controlling the line for the most part.
And yes, our receivers aren't elite. But they were getting open many times and Raiola just didn't throw their way. He throws frequently into tight coverage as if he just hopes for either a contested catch or a penalty. Why? We should have had at least one more TD if he bothered to look to the left and hit the wide open guy.
I bought into the hype. I thought he was a Trevor Lawrence and we would win now. But even Lawrence can run and plays with a determined edge. I don't see that right now from Raiola. He looks nonchalant.
I would have benched him. I think his development requires it. I think we need more competition in the QB room. Everyone needs to fear for their job. Period.

I agree on the competition. But unfortunately we don’t have it this year our backup is a TE playing QB Dylan knows this . In a perfect world we would have had McCord from OSU also but both wanted a guarantee. Rhule was in tough spot he wanted both but both weren’t coming. He had to choose. FYI hindsight is 20/20 but this board would have crucified him if chose McCord and let Dylan walk.

 

[BugsAreQualityProtein]

Well, he will never achieve greatness by being coddled, if the NFL is his goal. He needs to be told what is what.

Don’t disagree whatsoever. Him being coddled and hailed as a savior is just another example of this program’s obsession with fetishizing the past. He wouldn’t even be here if his father’s name wasn’t on the stadium wall.

 

[HuskerMania257460]

I’m hopeful Holgerson can spur some development. He had clearly regressed the last few games. I’d argue today was better seeing the field, but agree on lack of edge.

His playing style has always been more relaxed going back to his hs tape, but he seems to have lost confidence and is playing timid. To be honest I don’t think benching him is going to help that or our chances of winning. But it’s been disappointing nonetheless

 

[huskerfan1414]

Only nebraska could be this poor with a five star qb.

 

[king_kong_]

Run
The
Goddamn
Ball

 

[HuskerDrew]

Sorry, but every numbnut on this board will say that until they see what is backing him up.
Plus, I will give at least some slack to a true freshman.
I don’t assume that any of the backups are better, and if they are not better then Dylan still needs all the reps. He hasn’t been perfect by any stretch but better than what we had before.

A full off season with Holgorsen would help. Tough to expect a huge difference in a week.

And if we make a bowl, that’s another 2-3 weeks of practice.

Trust me, this is on Rhule, but it appears that he does seem to acknowledge the mistakes and that’s all we can hope for at this point. I will also feel much better after the season if we upgrade 3-4 of the other coaches also
I fully believe that it will happen

 

[1Ramsker3]

Coaches wont tell him to take his first read and stop playing schoolyard.
DH might help

I thought he was much better on the shorter routes today. He seemed to make the decision a lot quicker. Anything beyond that, he seems hesitant, whether that is no separation or him being afraid to make a mistake, I'm not a 100% sure.

I think he will benefit greatly from DH. I wouldn't sit him now.

 

[Big bo fan]

Sorry, but every numbnut on this board will say that until they see what is backing him up.
Plus, I will give at least some slack to a true freshman.
I don’t assume that any of the backups are better, and if they are not better then Dylan still needs all the reps. He hasn’t been perfect by any stretch but better than what we had before.

A full off season with Holgorsen would help. Tough to expect a huge difference in a week.

And if we make a bowl, that’s another 2-3 weeks of practice.

Trust me, this is on Rhule, but it appears that he does seem to acknowledge the mistakes and that’s all we can hope for at this point. I will also feel much better after the season if we upgrade 3-4 of the other coaches also
I fully believe that it will happen

I am in this boat also. Hopefully we can beat whisky and get to a bowl. Just curious on which 3-4 you are talking about?

 

[HuskerDrew]

I am in this boat also. Hopefully we can beat whisky and get to a bowl. Just curious on which 3-4 you are talking about?

McGuire, Foley, Satt… perhaps Cooper, or others. Not sure if uncle Donnie can be let go at this point. Maybe bring in a 4-3 DC?

 

[HuskerOH]

I've never understood the DR hype. I was disappointed when he signed. I think this staff has tied their future to an anchor ⚓ that will hold back the team. Look back at the threads when he signed. I was trashed and called a fool and an idiot (which I wear proudly).

DK needs to see the field. He is a Husker and wants to be there. He beat DR on a couple of contests in the Elite 11 camp. HH gives you more of a diversified offense. According to MR he can win with all 4 QBs. Time to put your money where your mouth is. QB 1 is holding you back.

 

[SickOfPractice]

"According to MR he can win with all 4 QBs. Time to put your money where your mouth is. QB 1 is holding you back."

👍

 

[Landomatic]

"According to MR he can win with all 4 QBs. Time to put your money where your mouth is. QB 1 is holding you back."

👍

Yeah, well Rhule also thought we could win with Jeff Sims, too. In case everyone hasn't noticed by now, Rhule says a lot of things.

 

[Landomatic]

Sorry, but every numbnut on this board will say that until they see what is backing him up.
Plus, I will give at least some slack to a true freshman.
I don’t assume that any of the backups are better, and if they are not better then Dylan still needs all the reps. He hasn’t been perfect by any stretch but better than what we had before.

A full off season with Holgorsen would help. Tough to expect a huge difference in a week.

And if we make a bowl, that’s another 2-3 weeks of practice.

Trust me, this is on Rhule, but it appears that he does seem to acknowledge the mistakes and that’s all we can hope for at this point. I will also feel much better after the season if we upgrade 3-4 of the other coaches also
I fully believe that it will happen

Honestly, that 2-3 extra weeks of practice for a meaningless bowl doesn't have a lot of value. Given how different this team will (hopefully) look next year. Don't get me wrong, we really need a bowl for morale reasons and from a get the monkey off our back standpoint. But there is a ton of offseason work to do that those resources could be put toward. Like replacing a lot of coaches and players.