Dylan Raiola, a 2024 quarterback signed by Nebraska, will participate in the Polynesian Bowl in Honolulu later this week before he starts the laborious task of supporting the program’s development.
Raiola, who was raised briefly in Hawaii, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to perform this week in front of his loved ones. Along with that, he expressed excitement about arriving in Lincoln and starting work with his colleagues, who started reporting this past weekend.
“I’m thrilled. I’m eager to return up there,” Raiola stated to 247Sports. “As the temperature is currently in the negatives, I’m going to make the most of this weather as long as I can. All I can say is that I can’t wait to work there with my teammates. Coach Rhule set a solid foundation for us the previous year, but it’s up to us to build on it.
It has been only about a month since Raiola officially visited Nebraska just before National Signing Day and ended up flipping from Georgia to the Huskers. Raiola became the top-rated commit for the Huskers in the last 20 years and said being familiar with the Husker program for most of his life made the conversations late in the recruiting process more about goals and his future with the program, rather than any kind of pitch from the Huskers.
Raiola remarked, “He didn’t really give me a pitch.” “Those were some difficult talks. Being a transformative leader was the last thing I wanted to do, but he really encouraged me to put everything down on paper. Attending a programme like that seems like something unique. I think Nebraska is a college programme that people have forgotten about, and I think it’s about time to wake that sleeping giant up. Georgia is currently the powerhouse, and I have a lot of respect for that programme. They will continue to have great success and wonderful things.
Raiola said it was a tough decision to lessen his commitment to Georgia. Raiola claimed that factors other than those seen on the pitch played a role in his choice.
As Raiola put it, “It was a hard time.” “Coach Smart’s programme is so compelling that it’s difficult to ignore. I sensed a pull in my heart, knowing that God had other plans for me, including moving to Nebraska.” I believe it may be unique to be able to lead that programme and help my teammates win Nebraska back. With my dad’s legacy there and the amount of money the state truly invests in Nebraska, it’s one of the only places in the nation where you can accomplish that.
Raiola has demonstrated his skills thus far this week in Hawaii, solidifying his ranking as the nation’s top quarterback (247Sports). Raiola was the only quarterback to complete the practice with passes of 70 and 72 yards in the long throw competition. He also seems at ease getting to know his teammates this week in Hawaii.
Raiola will return to the frigid Nebraskan winters after Friday’s showcase event to start working on winter conditioning with the double-digit freshman who enrolled early in Lincoln.
Raiola expressed his excitement to go to work.
“Raiola stated that although Coach Rhule has been preaching to his team not to look too far ahead, you have to prepare for those moments before they happen.” The most important thing is to continue travelling. The course of the journey may alter, but all that is required of you is perseverance and composure throughout.
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