QB Prospects in Portal
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Minchey was in a battle to win ND's QB job this past fall. He lost - and the guy starting is going to be the starter next season. He's looking for at least a good shot to start - I expect they plan to let TJ an Minchey battle for it and go with whoever wins out. Minchey likely will be bringing his best effort - so TJ is going to have to improve to beat him out. I think it is a good pick up - and not stupid $$ for NIL.
That's what I keep hearing...
And, I concede that it probably is a good idea to pick up a QB (or 2) through the Portal because: a) Davila is gone*, b) Gramstead is gone*, and c) behind Lateef are essentially two walk-ons that will only see the field if we're up by 70.
* Not that either Davila or Gramstead would have played this year anyway. Lateef could have been in a wheelchair with two broken legs and they'd still put him out there over any of the other backups.
I'm excited because...well...his name isn't Aiden Chiles.
I thought some of your posts had a kinda "anti-Chiles " vibe to them. I'm very perceptive.
Hoping for the best with Minchey. He only played in garbage time but he made some nice throws. He also seems to be quite mobile, which is a nice change.
I don't like that he'll be learning on the job against the likes of Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State. But I suppose in our current state it's hard to persuade a Mendoza-type to come to Lincoln. He'll certainly cost a lot less than Raiola, and here's hoping that remaining money goes to a host of OL and DLs with proven success at the P4 level.
I don't like that he'll be learning on the job against the likes of Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State. But I suppose in our current state it's hard to persuade a Mendoza-type to come to Lincoln. He'll certainly cost a lot less than Raiola, and here's hoping that remaining money goes to a host of OL and DLs with proven success at the P4 level.
To be clear, it's not personal. I saw Chiles play exactly one game last year. His accuracy throwing the ball was on par with Joe Bauserman. For all the trouble Nebraska had with dual threat QBs, Chiles had 23 yards on 13 carries. I remember thinking the entire game Nebraska is very fortunate to be playing against the worst QB in the B1G. Funny thing is, it still turned out to be a nailbiter. Michigan St finished with 240 yards of total offense, and Nebraska, with Five Star Raiola, finished with 261.
When I heard Nebraska was seriously considering Chiles in the portal, I was having Donovan Raiola Retention Emotions (DRRE). I'm talking mouth agape, screamin' at the top of my lungs "What's going on?"
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So, anyone hearing any rumors on where Raiola might finally end up? I'm seeing very little online other than he's "still available". The openings are gonna start filling up quickly.
As I’ve probably said way too many times, I’m fine with DR failing in the portal and ending up back at NU….as long as it comes with a large pay cut and no guarantee for playing time.
Raiola has so much upside in his passing game, the downside is that he will require an elite OL to protect and give him time, he would also need an outstanding rushing attack to also take pressure off him from being blitzed. He brings absolutely NOTHING to the table in terms of being mobile, avoiding sacks. Unless a team out there has a great OL and running game, many teams just might pass on him, and save $$$$$$. This season he showed that much of his upside was overshadowed and erased by his downside.
Gotta disagree a bit with ya here RR.
His decision making is poor and his delivery is slow. His passes are often off enough that the receiver has to slow down or adjust to make the catch. Even his little lob passes less than 5 yards has the receiver stopping or jumping high to make the catch. It seems he almost never hits a guy on the numbers in stride. I think everyone here has heard me describe his deep throws as "heave and hope" enough times that it's just what he does. Have you ever heard the phrase "throwing a receiver open."? Well, DR hasn't.
I believe he peaked in High School and despite rumors of Oregon or Louisville being interested, his resume is clear. He is what he is. Another in a long line of 5 star recruits that don't pan out.
It's a shame Rhule hitched his wagon to DR and his entourage. The Raiola Exodus may mark a change in culture at NU. That's what I'm hoping anyways.
One of my lifelong friends is a big ND guy and he says the guy is pretty good.
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Georgia is where that boy should have gone too. Everyone would be happy to day if he had
