QB Dayton Raiola

[Wistrom Disciple]

I am disappointed in the way the fanbase has turned on a kid/family who have done nothing but try and help the program up to this point. While I am also frustrated that Dayton decided to decommit, he's done nothing but support Nebraska for years.

 

[SouthLincoln Husker]

I think the implication that this could be indicative of greater movements within the family is the real potential loss here rather than Dayton himself. No way he is starting over Lateef or Taylor.

This could be as simple as a money issue! He may want the Huskers to pony up some additional NIL funds!

 

[Decked]

This could be as simple as a money issue! He may want the Huskers to pony up some additional NIL funds!

I don't think Dayton quite frankly has much room to stand on for NIL. His best offers outside of us aren't P5.

 

[Crusader Husker]

There are several layers to this issue, I am sure. The fanbase reacts emotionally when things happen in real time. What we are seeing is the natural order to things. We are not the only team that experiences incidents like this, nor are we the only fan base that behaves in this manner. Money has changed everything. If kids are making millions, they are going to have these types of reactions.

 

[Decked]

I am disappointed in the way the fanbase has turned on a kid/family who have done nothing but try and help the program up to this point. While I am also frustrated that Dayton decided to decommit, he's done nothing but support Nebraska for years.

I don't think people are crapping on Dylan and Dayton as people. But given that they are now paid athletes their game along with their uncle's coaching are 100% up for criticism. Winning often involves stepping on toes.

 

[YetiJR]

I don't think Dayton quite frankly has much room to stand on for NIL. His best offers outside of us aren't P5.

It'll be interesting to see on the P4 side if he picks up any offers. I read that a lot of teams didn't offer because he seemed so solid to the Huskers.

 

[SouthLincoln Husker]

I don't think Dayton quite frankly has much room to stand on for NIL. His best offers outside of us aren't P5.

I agree, but he probably figured he would get a similar pay day. Just guessing

 

[Decked]

I agree, but he probably figured he would get a similar pay day. Just guessing

Absolutely not. And if that was the case you'd be right to cut him loose.

 

[BigRedBuster]

This could be as simple as a money issue! He may want the Huskers to pony up some additional NIL funds!

I've thought about this. Maybe, they are working very hard to keep both Dylan and TJ and they are needing to pay them so much that they needed to cut back on what they were offering Dayton.

 

[Decked]

I've thought about this. Maybe, they are working very hard to keep both Dylan and TJ and they are needing to pay them so much that they needed to cut back on what they were offering Dayton.

I don't think they are probably giving him a ton unless that is part of the package deal with Dylan. We are apparently also significantly upgrading our NIL this offseason.

 

[SouthLincoln Husker]

Im hoping that Donovan has already been told to find a new job. He will not be coaching at NE next year!

 

[TGHusker]

It'll be interesting to see on the P4 side if he picks up any offers. I read that a lot of teams didn't offer because he seemed so solid to the Huskers.

You would think he had a solid option in his back pocket before decommitting.

 

[307husker]

This seems like it's bigger than just Dayton. Just a feeling based on the fact that he was the most Husker fanatic person in his family and now he's saying "no thanks" to his lifelong dream school? I'm curious as to what else may be changing.

 

[Wistrom Disciple]

I don't think people are crapping on Dylan and Dayton as people. But given that they are now paid athletes their game along with their uncle's coaching are 100% up for criticism. Winning often involves stepping on toes.

Criticism is fine, but the chatter lately seems to be with a lot more disgust. What happens if he reverses course this weekend and recommits? Do several on this board change their tune and talk about how great it is to get the brothers reunited? Do they still push with this good riddance to the family trend that we're seeing this morning?

Whole lot of people banking on TJ being the answer after beating a bad UCLA team last week. Let's hope he does well the rest of the season, but it is important to remember that he was Dylan's backup for a reason. I hope Dayton makes the decision that he feels is best for himself. If that's joining back up here, great! If not, hopefully he finds a spot he can enjoy and be happy.

 

[Corn Train]

This has to be heartbreaking for him. There’s a lot more to this than we know to this point. Which is nothing