Absolutely Moronic Thought of the Day: Raiola for Heisman?

[Baron Winnebago]

As you all well know, I am extremely pessimistic and I don't really believe any of this at all, but a moronic thought I had after reading posts about our schedule, what if Nebraska starts hot and drops an absolute deuce on Colorado with Raiola out dueling EA Sports top rated QB in what will likely be one of the most watched games of that weekend? Does something like coming out on the national stage in that game and running out to a 5,6,7-0 start get him into the conversation in a meaningful way?

To be clear, Raiola may not be good, we will probably shit out pants as we regularly do with "easy" schedules, and even if we don't we may not win enough games. This isn't a shot call, but is there a path that is even 5% realistic?

 

[greybeardedchild]

Sure, just like I have a 5% chance of diddling Kate Upton

 

[Kaladin]

When Colorado beat us back in 2001, it set us down the course we are currently on. That was the start of the curse.

Beating Colorado by 50 this year will reverse the curse. We will start 7-0 and finish 10-2 or 11-1 and go to the CFB Playoff.

DR will be a Heisman contender see and will be a 95+ overall rating in NCAA 26.

You know this to be true in your heart.

 

[DrumMonkeyRobot]

As you all well know, I am extremely pessimistic and I don't really believe any of this at all, but a moronic thought I had after reading posts about our schedule, what if Nebraska starts hot and drops an absolute deuce on Colorado with Raiola out dueling EA Sports top rated QB in what will likely be one of the most watched games of that weekend? Does something like coming out on the national stage in that game and running out to a 5,6,7-0 start get him into the conversation in a meaningful way?

To be clear, Raiola may not be good, we will probably shit out pants as we regularly do with "easy" schedules, and even if we don't we may not win enough games. This isn't a shot call, but is there a path that is even 5% realistic?

 

[Adolph Coors]

yes if he plays well and we are 7-0 he is in the mix

 

[Kazman5k]

My biggest raiola fear is that he plays so well that he has no logical choice but to sit the next two years in preparation for the NFL draft

 

[whoboppin]

#1 - I dont think Raiola is going to win the Heisman, nor be in the conversation.

#2 - With that said, say he kills it and Nebraska start 7-0 I could see some buzz. Nebraska has been down so long, that I think the feel good story could prop him up even more. He would need a marquee win though. Nebraska cant go 7-0 then like 1-4 down the stretch. They would have to go like 10-2 with a win over OSU or USC

#3 - This is again is a ridiculous discussion. I think at best, he sets himself up to be in the discussion for 2025.

 

[SlumpBuster]

The only way someone actually has a legit chance as a freshman is to be a Manziel type that makes ridiculous plays with his legs as well as his arm. That isn't DR.

So I'd put his chances at a frosh Heisman at .01%, even if we start 7-0.

 

[doublewing]

I look at the QB's who have won it in the last 10 years and most have had multiple first round draft picks they were throwing to or blocking for them.

DR could have a great year but Heisman is another level of excellence that requires a stronger supporting cast.

 

[jickey moseph]

If Shapoopie can be in the Heisman conversation last year after one game against TCU, then by all means, anything is possible.

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

Path for a QB is 10 team wins minimum and having stats like 65%+ completion percentage, 3500 yards, 30+ tuddies, and at least one big-time victory.

Playing well as we get to a 7-0 start going into what would be a game of the week against OSU would definitely start some talking heads chattering. Winning the thing over a stable of established QBs in other national power teams who are on teams with styles more likely to put up video game stats... I like to be optimistic, but that means pretty much literally every player & aspect on the team has significantly exceeded expectations.

 

[SOHusker11]

There was talk about AMart at one time.

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

Sure, just like I have a 5% chance of diddling Kate Upton

That's actually a high chance considering the number of men in the world who in fact would like to diddle her. If she diddles 100 times 5 of those are your rawdoggin deaner in action

 

[Baron Winnebago]

It's funny how I framed this as "moronic take of the day" and got back "that would never happen you fucking moron". Lol no kidding guys

 

[Jim14510]

Sure, just like I have a 5% chance of diddling Kate Upton

Lies

 

[Jim14510]

It's possible for it to be thrown out there by media. I don't know if it's possible he can make top 10 in Vegas odds.

 

[Alcaus]

If Raiola is playing well and we are undefeated then I think it's possible. Wasn't Taylor Martinez in the discussion early on in his RSFr year? Nebraska was also a top-10 team at the time, though.

Anyway, words to live by:

"It's just better to expect to lose the games that would make you really happy to win"

 

[HCFord1]

It's funny how I framed this as "moronic take of the day" and got back "that would never happen you fucking moron". Lol no kidding guys

Oh so now we're hedging our takes on here?

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Oh so now we're hedging our takes on here?

Bitch I might be

 

[Driveway Jordan]

As you all well know, I am extremely pessimistic and I don't really believe any of this at all, but a moronic thought I had after reading posts about our schedule, what if Nebraska starts hot and drops an absolute deuce on Colorado with Raiola out dueling EA Sports top rated QB in what will likely be one of the most watched games of that weekend? Does something like coming out on the national stage in that game and running out to a 5,6,7-0 start get him into the conversation in a meaningful way?

To be clear, Raiola may not be good, we will probably shit out pants as we regularly do with "easy" schedules, and even if we don't we may not win enough games. This isn't a shot call, but is there a path that is even 5% realistic?

A true freshman has never won the Heisman...it seems like something the media would pump the hell out of if there was even a slight chance.