Matt Rhule knows what he has in quarterback Dylan Raiola heading into the quarterback’s second season at the helm of Nebraska’s offense. Rhule had high praise for Raiola at Big Ten media days, where the QB was one of the players Nebraska brought to represent its program. “I would not have brought Dylan if I wasn’t so proud of his work,” Rhule told the media (h/t On3). “He’s done a great job with his body. He’s done a great job with his knowledge of the offense, his growth with Glenn Thomas, our quarterback coach, and Dana Holgorsen, our OC.” Rhule seems to believe there will be a significant jump in play for Raiola between his freshman season and his upcoming sophomore year. Some of it is the fact that Raiola is no longer a freshman at Nebraska, which means he’ll naturally be seen as more of a leader in the locker room. “Make no mistake, it’s really hard to come in as a freshman with tremendous expectations, and have to go be the leader. You’re 18 years old telling six-year seniors now. By the new rules, yoRead More
Nebraska’s Matt Rhule makes bold claim about Dylan Raiola’s leadership status
