Dylan Raiola

This his exactly why I didn’t think it was a stretch to pick NU to win 8/9 games this year.  I really believed Dylan would bring stability to the QB room even as a true freshman and that’s all the team needed.   Last year  NU would have won 8 games had Dylan been QB instead of Jeff/Heinrich.  The defense was that good, and the rest of the offense was serviceable.  
 

Soooo many people were back this year and combine that with the QB position as a massive upgrade.  Barring injury, it’s going to be a good year! 

 
I'm honestly stunned at how much Rhule is hyping him up, and it's not a bad thing. Just looking at the numbers it was a slightly underwhelming game with no mistakes, which is good enough.

But even the "bad" plays like the almost-INT-turned-TD, Rahmir quickly (and rightfully) took the blame for running a sloppy route that allowed the LB to undercut it. There were a couple busted plays where someone went the wrong way, and Rhule at least heavily implied it wasn't Raiola. Hopefully the rest of the guys can get on his level mentally, even 6th year leaders like Rahmir missed a pass pro assignment and that's what got Emmett into the game. 

 
Husker in WI said:
I'm honestly stunned at how much Rhule is hyping him up, and it's not a bad thing. Just looking at the numbers it was a slightly underwhelming game with no mistakes, which is good enough.

But even the "bad" plays like the almost-INT-turned-TD, Rahmir quickly (and rightfully) took the blame for running a sloppy route that allowed the LB to undercut it. There were a couple busted plays where someone went the wrong way, and Rhule at least heavily implied it wasn't Raiola. Hopefully the rest of the guys can get on his level mentally, even 6th year leaders like Rahmir missed a pass pro assignment and that's what got Emmett into the game. 
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Dylan didn’t get a lot of help with play calling, perimeter blocking, & route running. They also stopped throwing passes they weren’t to the flat/out of the backfield to eliminate any chance of a turnover. Probably after seeing the defensive dominance and that lucky TD play that should’ve been a pick they said..im good. 

 
Husker in WI said:
I'm honestly stunned at how much Rhule is hyping him up, and it's not a bad thing. Just looking at the numbers it was a slightly underwhelming game with no mistakes, which is good enough.

But even the "bad" plays like the almost-INT-turned-TD, Rahmir quickly (and rightfully) took the blame for running a sloppy route that allowed the LB to undercut it. There were a couple busted plays where someone went the wrong way, and Rhule at least heavily implied it wasn't Raiola. Hopefully the rest of the guys can get on his level mentally, even 6th year leaders like Rahmir missed a pass pro assignment and that's what got Emmett into the game. 
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Well I'll say this as Colorado went to cover 2 a lot when Shiloh went out.  Something they really don't do. It wasn't something the team prepared for and started using plays they didn't have in the game plan ie probably didn't practice all week.   That being said its a great improvement over the last time someone did something different a'la Illinois. 

 
The big wheel-to-post route Lloyd almost had would have been a pretty insane highlight reel clip. So close on that one.

The big thing is, it seems plausible that Raiola's play-making ability continues to shoot up over these next couple tune up games. 

 
gobiggergoredder said:
I think it's fair to also say.....................................

It's amazing how much better your O Line is when you have an actual passing threat lol
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I do think both UTEP & Colorado tried to blitz a fair bit though, and our blockers have done pretty well in their assignments. It helps when we line up in the big sets for pass protection also.

I have to admit, I love how Satterfield has set Raiola up for success in the first couple games. Satt isn't necessarily "wow-ing" anybody with what we've done but there's been a good balance of striking downfield with playing the higher percentage stuff. I think that's a really intelligent way to play it.

 
Undone said:
The big wheel-to-post route Lloyd almost had would have been a pretty insane highlight reel clip. So close on that one.

The big thing is, it seems plausible that Raiola's play-making ability continues to shoot up over these next couple tune up games. 
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Totally agree.  I think if Raiola had a half-second more to get set, he would have hit Lloyd.

As the receiver rotation gets a little more streamlined, I hope the timing and routes they are comfortable with will get dialed in even more.

 
Undone said:
I do think both UTEP & Colorado tried to blitz a fair bit though, and our blockers have done pretty well in their assignments. It helps when we line up in the big sets for pass protection also.

I have to admit, I love how Satterfield has set Raiola up for success in the first couple games. Satt isn't necessarily "wow-ing" anybody with what we've done but there's been a good balance of striking downfield with playing the higher percentage stuff. I think that's a really intelligent way to play it.
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I liked the second half play calling.  It was conservative, but effective.  The penalties are what killed everything.  And as discussed at length, many of those penalties were questionable.

 
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