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I'd rather have Puglisi anyway, stronger arm, quicker release, and accuracy as good or better than Raiola..and he actually wants to be a DAWG,. He has been since he committed to UGA. Puglisi is going to be a good one when his time comes. Unlike Raiola, who can't seem to make a decision, and honor it. He canges his mind as often as I change my socks, daily..GoDAWGS!
Great comment! Sadly, that quality isn't instilled in a lot of young people at an early age anymore. Im still old fashioned, guess that comes from being born in the early 60's. If I can't trust a man on his word, why would I be foolish enough to trust him on anything else?
A completely unnecessary swipe at UGA. Sounds like he took it personally. Wait until he realizes this is ALL a business. People don't have time for your feelings.
From a character standpoint, I think Puglisi is a much better fit. CKS has placed an emphasis on players who buy in to the UGA team-first philosophy and thus far, Puglisi fits that bill perfectly. We won back-to-back national championships with a 5'11" two star recruit who completely embraced CKS vision; I think that shows how important character is verses recruiting stars. Forget this Raiola; he'll be in the transfer portal in two years, especially after playing in the Big 10 behind Nebraska's offensive line.
I think the recruiting/character element has been well-covered, so I’ll touch on a different angle, just for kicks. As an English teacher, I have to say: that poem is a stinker. His rhythm is off, his rhymes are trite and forced, and his “cog in a machine” metaphor for being part of a group that doesn’t raise individuals above the team is flimsy at best. There’s no reason for the stanza breaks, and the narrative is relatively contradictory, both saying that the hero wants to steer clear of powerhouse glory and also to establish a dynasty. D-, but I’m generous with poetry scores.
“But Puglisi is guaranteed to get the biggest cheer of all at the G-Day game next year. lol”
Truer words could not have been spoken!!
Go Dawgs!
Remind anyone of Todd Marinovich!?
“P/S.....apparently his stint at Buford introduced Dylan to "Big Boy Football" and he wanted none of it”
This statement probably rings truer than any other…..
Maybe they “see the field”..…
Really love the Bagger Vance quote…..! 🤣😎
…….intended or not!!
Go Dawgs!!
I’m sure he wanted to go ahead and announce the flip so he could start bowl practice in Lincoln. Wait, no bowl???
I now think he is a closet prima Dona. And we are just catching a glimpse of it. Fake in ways. Yeah move on poet boy. To where you can try to be a prima dona hero and all about yourself.
The big fish in a little pond. Playing and practicing against the little fishes...
"I firmly believe that Nebraska is in my blood," Raiola told ESPN. "It's a great opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself. Nebraska is a special place.
No, its the opposite actually. Going somewhere smaller than himself so he can be all that to the masses and to the highest degree.
When asked who his favorite Cornhusker player growing up was, Dylan Raiola said he "rooted for the whole team."
He doesn't even know a really good Nebraska players name to give as an answer. 1 because there weren't many especially on the offense. 2 because he doesn't really care about Nebraska.
His dad and brother have screwed with his mind over the last 6 months, groomed him, in my opinion.
They have no power or influence at UGA. At Nebraska, they can run the program along with Rhule...
Its not about Dylan at all and what is best for him. One thing in the top quote was "something bigger than myself". I believe that is true in one way. Yeah, Its all about his dad and his dads brother. And THEIR name being cemented in Nebraska history and them being big man on campus again and if nebraska starts winning, they will be royalty.
I hope it backfires and blows up in their face to tell you the truth. I hope Dylan ends up leaving Nebraska too.
That would be some "poetic" justice.
Hey, congrats on your recent comments badge!
In my opinion he made a bad decision, but I hope I'm wrong.
I also think we're good without him, but he's unlikely to be good without us. I hope I'm wrong about the second part, and know I'm right about the first.
Go, Dawgs!
First to start off Raiola is not from Buford he moved there a year ago. I guess the family is going to have to pack up and move again. I do not wish him ill but he was NEVER a DAWG.
Best news this year. So excited by this announcement! Not sarcasm.
At what point did he decide Nebraska was"in his blood?" Like, last weekend? LOL! When Uncle Louie was the only coach retained by Rhule? WHen the money got right? It's oK to play for Nebraska, it's certainly his choice, just not buying all the mumbo jumbo about Nebraska i"n his blood."
Like, literally two weeks ago he was looking forward to starting classes at UGA! Somebody check on the kid.