Dylan Raiola, #1 QB for 2024, flips from Dawgs to Nebraska

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DirtyDawg said:
😂🤣😂, really?
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its a joke around here. anytime a player commits to a school that isn't UT that even visited UT at some point we have multiples fans on here saying that our coaches can't close. they live in a fairy tale world and think you and bama close on everyone you offer. I just like pointing out the real world isn't as cut and dry as they think it is, and they only think the way they do because they don't pay attention to what is actually going on at other schools.

I should have kept reading, SGM was right.
 
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ThemDawgsIsHell said:
In the grand scheme of things, does this really affect Georgia? Not really.

Carson Beck coming back and probably the best pure passer in CFB and will likely be a Heisman finalist.

Gunner Stockton, #7 rated QB in the country in the 2022 class, would have most likely beat out Raiola next year anyway, after 3 years in the system, plus he's a much better athlete than Dylan.

AND, lets not forget Ryan Puglisi, the #9 rated QB in this class headed to Georgia which many consider to have the strongest arm in the country.

Dylan was the #1 rated QB in his class the past couple of years until transferring into an elite Georgia high school program and playing amongst the best. Well, I think he found out he wasn't as elite as once thought and his stock began to drop, as well as, his ranking.

It's probably best for him to go where there's little to no competition and lose games with his family at Nebraska.

At Georgia, it's all about competition and survival of the fittest. Where 5-stars might not even see the field for a couple years.

Also, if you've heard Kirby's explicative-laced speeches', Riola's limp-wristed poetry might not go over so well in the Dawgs locker room.

Lastly, let's not forget, despite losing a 5-star QB, Georgia still has the #1 signing class. Just saying...
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Georgia sucks. Just saying…
 
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ThemDawgsIsHell said:
#1 signing class.

Also, On3 showing Georgia as the #1 signing class so far for 2025.

Them big Dawgs will be eatin' good for a loooooong time.
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Won’t be long and Heupel will be eating you puppies. 2025 will be to us what 2001 was for you all. I was at that game. It was a great game to watch, just had a crappy ending.
 
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ThemDawgsIsHell said:
Roses are red
Mike Norvell is blue
Did Raiola really flip
Or did Kirby just make some room?
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what would a QB have to do with a safety? Smart was just on the radio saying they need another QB, he doesn't like being under 4 scholarship QBs. Raiola was #3 with Puglessi (sp?) #4. You think Smart is out here lying to the general public about how many players he wants?
 
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LouderVol said:
what would a QB have to do with a safety? Smart was just on the radio saying they need another QB, he doesn't like being under 4 scholarship QBs. Raiola was #3 with Puglessi (sp?) #4. You think Smart is out here lying to the general public about how many players he wants?
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knowing Kirby as I do, yes
 
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hUTch2002 said:
Won’t be long and Heupel will be eating you puppies. 2025 will be to us what 2001 was for you all. I was at that game. It was a great game to watch, just had a crappy ending.
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Heupel is certainly a really good coach. He stepped into an absolute dumpster fire situation and turned it around faster than anyone thought, including most Vol fans.

Kriby just makes it hard to compete against with the amount of talent and depth he's constantly stacking.

Nov. 16, 2024 - Sanford Stadium.
 
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LouderVol said:
what would a QB have to do with a safety? Smart was just on the radio saying they need another QB, he doesn't like being under 4 scholarship QBs. Raiola was #3 with Puglessi (sp?) #4. You think Smart is out here lying to the general public about how many players he wants?
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It certainly free'd up some money, and on a player that would have likely not played meaningful snaps for two years. 4 high schools in 4 years, no way Raiola would have stayed around anyway.

I'm sure Kirby has good idea who will declare for the NFL draft, if Bullard leaves, I think its likely KJ Bolden starts as a freshman.

Where would you rather spend your cash THIS year, a ballhawk #1 safety in the nation (you saw what freshman Caleb Downs did this year), plus some portal players, or a QB who MIGHT start year 3?

Also, you'll notice Raiola's ranking dropped once he started playing against elite competition in Georgia.

He wouldn't have even been the backup this year.
 
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LouderVol said:
so why even take Raiola? just so that Kirby has a guy to kick out to make room for another defender? why not just hold the spot if you aren't sure about the guy?
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I'm sure Nebraska came in and offered a bunch of money. The Cornhuskers are a dumpster fire at best, but dad played there and his uncle is the o-line coach. At least they can lose together as a well-paid family.

Georgia has no need to overspend or chase.
 
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ThemDawgsIsHell said:
It certainly free'd up some money, and on a player that would have likely not played meaningful snaps for two years. 4 high schools in 4 years, no way Raiola would have stayed around anyway.

I'm sure Kirby has good idea who will declare for the NFL draft, if Bullard leaves, I think its likely KJ Bolden starts as a freshman.

Where would you rather spend your cash THIS year, a ballhawk #1 safety in the nation (you saw what freshman Caleb Downs did this year), plus some portal players, or a QB who MIGHT start year 3?

Also, you'll notice Raiola's ranking dropped once he started playing against elite competition in Georgia.

He wouldn't have even been the backup this year.
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I ask again, if that was the case with Raiola why even take his commitment? Sh*ts and Giggles? Puglisi has been committed for forever. so its not like yall were desperate to get anyone you could.

I haven't looked at yalls roster to know, but I doubt Bolden is going to be the only highly ranked guy at safety for you. looking at the rest of your class I don't see any other safeties so it doesn't seem like it was a huge priority.

I mean if he is walking in to an opening and is the only guy yall have, it absolutely makes sense to pay the guy over a QB who wouldn't play. but that just seems like an unlikely situation. and if you are that thin I would expect to see a few more safety bodies in this class.
 
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ThemDawgsIsHell said:
I'm sure Nebraska came in and offered a bunch of money. The Cornhuskers are a dumpster fire at best, but dad played there and his uncle is the o-line coach. At least they can lose together as a well-paid family.

Georgia has no need to overspend or chase.
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except when you had Raiola. I doubt you guys were paying him peanuts and writing him postcards to recruit him.

plenty of effort went into getting him into Georgia and Bufford. yall, at least sports radio down here, were bragging about it when it first happened. now it just sounds like revisionist history.
 
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LouderVol said:
I ask again, if that was the case with Raiola why even take his commitment? Sh*ts and Giggles? Puglisi has been committed for forever. so its not like yall were desperate to get anyone you could.

I haven't looked at yalls roster to know, but I doubt Bolden is going to be the only highly ranked guy at safety for you. looking at the rest of your class I don't see any other safeties so it doesn't seem like it was a huge priority.

I mean if he is walking in to an opening and is the only guy yall have, it absolutely makes sense to pay the guy over a QB who wouldn't play. but that just seems like an unlikely situation. and if you are that thin I would expect to see a few more safety bodies in this class.
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Of course Kirby will stack as much talent as he possibly can... ALWAYS.

Things change over the course of a year for all parties involved. Just look at all QBs in the portal.

Once Carson Beck made the decision to come back, I think that really changed things.
 
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ThemDawgsIsHell said:
I'm sure Nebraska came in and offered a bunch of money. The Cornhuskers are a dumpster fire at best, but dad played there and his uncle is the o-line coach. At least they can lose together as a well-paid family.

Georgia has no need to overspend or chase.
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So, you're saying that elite high school football talent comes to you, and basically, just falls in your lap?

Is that why Georgia has easily the highest football recruiting budget in the country, despite having the largest and best population base from which to draw elite high school football players from?
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
So, you're saying that elite high school football talent comes to you, and basically, just falls in your lap?

Is that why Georgia has easily the highest football recruiting budget in the country, despite having the largest and best population base from which to draw elite high school football players from?
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I was speaking on Raiola specifically, he just means much more to Nebraska. Once Carson Beck decided to return, it meant Raiola would only be competing for 3rd string QB with Puglisi.

So yes, with Carson's return there was no need to overspend on or chase Raiola. To be honest, after Beck leaves I find it highly unlikely he would have beat out Gunner Stockton, so he would have transferred anyway.

Concerning Georgia's recruiting budget, it's somewhat skewed. Instead of purchasing private jets and helicopters, Georgia elects to pay a service to provide flights, so those flights are a major reason for the inflated recruiting budget.
 
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LouderVol said:
I ask again, if that was the case with Raiola why even take his commitment? Sh*ts and Giggles? Puglisi has been committed for forever. so its not like yall were desperate to get anyone you could.

I haven't looked at yalls roster to know, but I doubt Bolden is going to be the only highly ranked guy at safety for you. looking at the rest of your class I don't see any other safeties so it doesn't seem like it was a huge priority.

I mean if he is walking in to an opening and is the only guy yall have, it absolutely makes sense to pay the guy over a QB who wouldn't play. but that just seems like an unlikely situation. and if you are that thin I would expect to see a few more safety bodies in this class.
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When the #1 QB wants to commit to your program, you accept his commitment. It's not that hard
 
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If Tennessee lost a 5* QB recruit, ESPN sportswriters would have written Heupel’s career obituary. Kirby and Georgia didn’t even drop a spot in the rankings…
 
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BAMA-DAWG said:
When the #1 QB wants to commit to your program, you accept his commitment. It's not that hard
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but according to all the dog faithful he isn't actually the number 1 QB, you got guys in this thread talking about him losing ranking playing at Bufford. and also with how much you talk up the guy you have, apparently yall don't think Raiola was ever worth the #1 ranking because Puglisi is better.

so now yall are saying that not only was Smart directly lying about needing another qb; but he is also shallow enough to chase online recruiting rankings, got to get the "#1 qb" even though you are ready to cut him for the next defender that wants in.

its pure copium. not saying its unique to you guys, you can find plenty of examples in the RF right now; just pointing out your arguments are just there to make yourselves feel better, not that they are true.
 
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