Donavon Raiola

[longtimer]

Nebraska offensive line coach and uncle of the Raiola boys. There is talk that he wanted a raise from an already ridiculous salary and Rhule said no. And now plans to package both Kids and hit the road for greener pastures ($$$). Just unsubstantiated rumors but the kind I like
Nebraska and Rhule are kind of in a precarious spot. He has a lousy class coming in and if flops in the portal could all be interesting if not entertaining
And that after they gave him a big extension

No way we want any of the Raiola

 

[kameltoez102]

I’ve seen rumors stating similar things. What is sickening to me is that it seems they are dictating where they want these kids to go rather than just letting the kids go off on their own and set their own legacy. It’s has always happened it just seems to be increasing. it’s gross when they make the kid’s journey their own. They had their chance time to back off.

 

[DrKnipe]

It’s a heck of a place to be bargaining from! Some team will give them what they want

 

[NorthKCHawk]

We don't know the family dynamics here at all. Maybe they are tight knit and understand that negotiating as a group will raise the price for everyone. Clearly, the Uncle has the least amount of actual leverage just as a run of the mill OL coach, but if he has both boys in his pocket, then he has a lot to bargain with. I am finding it amusing that Donovan is doing this to his alma mater. Then again, this sort of leverage will never come around again.