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Seems the most likely reason for Raiola's flirtation with Nebraska is about immediate playing time. With UGA trying to keep Beck, this seems like the logical reason because, Georgia offers more in every other category...
Anywhere worth playing will involve sitting atleast a year. But then it boils down to competition. Kids don't want to compete anymore. If I'm good my mindset is I'm about to go take over. He Raiola is as good as advertised then come beat out Gunner for Qb2. COMPETE
I don’t care how talented and highly ranked a kid is. If he’s not 100% committed to becoming a Georgia Bulldog I’d prefer he move on. Stetson Bennet set the bar for commitment. I’ll take a Stetson Bennet over 2-3 flakey, flight prone beauty queens all day long.
Go Dawgs!!!
Yes, Jeff, we all know the clearly SOMETHING happened here. What we're looking for is for you -- or some enterprising journalist -- to tell us what that SOMETHING is.
Also, Dawg fans, there's a #1 QB in EVERY class. Remember how somber many of us were when we lost out on Arch Manning? And then Raiola came along. And in 2025, there will be another kid that we can go after. Same in '26, '27, '28 and so on. So, he may leave, but we'll get another chance the next year. And we will win with whomever we get.
Is Raiola now concerned about Bobo's play calling? Does he think it will hold him back? Does he think it will hold the team back?
Great article. All of the angles were examined. Though, all of the questions couldn't be answered...I believe we have enough information, now, to draw some reasonable conclusions.
One conclusion is...that, Raila moved out here, hoping to scare Puglisi off. He bluffed and Puglisi didn't blink. I love that kid already. If Raiola leaves...it's to avoid a tough fight for the UGA QB Job.
Jeff....I agree with pretty much, everything you wrote. Bravo Zulu in your approach.
Then again....if Raiola has family in Nebraska...what are the odds he got permission from Kirby to do the OV and get a free trip to Nebraska and back...on somebody else's dime?
Also, I've heard speculation that the OV is part of a "quid pro quo" between Raiola's Uncle, Dylan and the Nebraska Athletic Department....in connection with Dylan's Uncle's recent "big raise". "Get Dylan on campus for a visit...and you get "X" amount of dollars".
I have noticed, that neither Raiola...nor UGA's Coaching Staff or Athletic Dept. ...or anyone else associated with "The Program" or Dylan Raiola...have reached out to dispel the rumors.
Lol...there's always a chance that Arch Manning transfers to UGA. OR...if Raiola goes to Nebraska....there's a better than good chance, he'll be transferring out, next year. Unless they make his Dad or Uncle, Head Coach. Then ya got a Prime Time situation.
The problem is not with Raiola himself; it's the collateral damage that worries me. Some of the pay sites are speculating that if Raiola goes elsewhere, he'll take at least 2 to 3 of our blue chippers with him. Not literally, in the sense that they will follow him to Nebraska, but to go elsewhere since Raiola isn't coming to Georgia. Like many who are asking the same thing on this forum: What happened? Does Raiola know something we don't? That being said, it's time for Beck to poop or get off the pot. Are you staying or are you going? Enquiring minds want to know... There's a lot of conjecture out there, but the most frequently cited is that it's Bobo's play-calling, Nebraska's boosters, and the NIL Collective are going mafia and making Raiola an offer he can't refuse, or the cliché "Buford curse." Whatever happens, I think Puglisi is going to surprise everyone. His commitment never wavered; he didn't get caught up in the hype, and he sure as hell doesn't project the me, me, me attitude. Every year since the NIL began, the early signing period has become the most chaotic, drama-filled, jacked-up, convoluted mess that borders on insanity.
Lol...does anybody really think Bobo or Smart were counting on this kid? With his track record of moves, waffling and commitment issues?
I highly doubt it. I think they have a plan that includes the progression of Gunner Stockton to starting QB, upon Beck's departure....no matter who comes in, this year. He would not still be there, if that weren't the case. The boy can flat out play. We just haven't seen it yet on Saturdays.
We can speculate that....Raiola's grades may be an issue, since we don't have a window into that aspect. Kirby does. Maybe that's why he's not saying anything.
Like you said, Jeff....something is afoot. All we can do, is read the signs. Lol
Can't blame Tom for his roots.... although Florida-born and raised myself, once I saw the light, I became hardcore UGA.🤣 Go Dawgs!
Personally....I think it's more telling at this point...not, "what we've heard"...but, "what we haven't heard". From anybody...Raiola, included.
@NorthHallDawg...Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking as I read this story - the collateral damage. If Raiola leaves then I wouldn't be surprised at all if we lose at least one or two key guys. Maybe we are both wrong, but Dylan has been the recruiting marketing arm for several of the best committed recruits in this '24 class. If he bolts, then will they question WHY he would leave? Especially if Beck decides to hit the NFL? Does it make sense?
I imagine there is something going behind the scenes or some bad vibes that Dylan has gotten that even Jeff doesn't know about. Or maybe Nebraska is holding some killer NIL deal in their back pocket. I don't know, but other than the family ties to Nebraska I can see no real upside for Dylan himself going to the Cornhuskers.
Quick summary: Dylan is gone. Not showing up for the first practice sessions says it all. Think this through: He would rather play in Lincoln, Nebraska than Athens, Georgia. He is choosing to play for a program with the goal of just qualifying for a bowl game. A goal that program has failed miserably at achieving.
A final thought: is Puglisi a better QB. Based on videos I’ve watched the answer is: probably so.
transferred 4 times in high school and now about to make his third “maybe I’ll come and play for y’all” announcement to another college football program. Not a good college football program, but it is a member of the Big 2 conference which is about to become the Big 4 conference with the addition of Oregon and Washington. The young man needs a lesson that my granddad taught me at an early age when he looked me in the eye and said: “Son, a man is only as good as his word.”
Good luck in Lincoln Dylan. Oh, BTW, get some warm clothes.
Ah yes, the horrific play calling that led to Beck having the most 300 yard games in the nation this year. If that doesn't scare a pocket passer away, he don't got his head on straight.
Also, the only piece of actual reporting (as opposed to merely mentioning it) that I've seen on the uncle's raise is that it was completely unrelated. He was already scheduled to receive it, along with others on the staff.
The bottom line is perhaps he's gotten wind of CB coming back next season. NOt that he would start next year but that would delay his real chance of starting at UGA back to 2025. Two years waiting and no guarantee if and when? Maybe someone is guaranteeing him he will see the field next year. 2 years sitting seems like an eternity to an18 year old who believes in himself. A chance to play in 4 games as the number 2 guy next season might be the kicker. THe starter at Nebraska could get injured. Who knows.
Welcome to CFB 2023. NIL and TP now trumping winning, coaching and recruiting prowess. One week you are trying to win 30 straight and the next week your program is in disarray. W/o CBeck for '24 it is disarray.
UGA will always be hurt by the TP. UGA will always lose more talent/immediate contributors than they can expect to gain w/freshmen and transfers. We are seeing what talks and what walks.
BA alluded to the need for UGA to "adjust" its recruiting and NIL position on Dawgnation this AM. The landscape of CFB is changing.