Shatel: Nebraska needs to spend money on offensive linemen — not a quarterback

Losing Their Five-Star Quarterback Isn’t All Bad News For Nebraska

Two years ago when five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola signed his letter of intent with Matt Rhule and Nebraska, it was seen as a rebirth for the program. After the chaos of the Scott Frost years that included the transfer of four-year starting QB Adrian Martinez…followed by a roller coaster ride with Jeff Sims, Chubby Purdy and others taking snaps, Raiola’s arrival was seen not only as a recruiting coup, but a badly needed stabilizing moment.And…

Shatel: Nebraska needs to spend money on offensive linemen — not a quarterback

As NU moves beyond the Raiola Era, it makes sense — and cents — to go away from an offense that is built around a high profile, mega-bucks quarterback, writes Tom Shatel.