Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is ready to take the next step.
For many sophomores who started as freshmen, that can mean a better understanding of the concepts and what it takes to play at the college level. For Raiola, that means better fitness.
“My body’s in the best shape it’s been in,” Raiola said at Friday’s media session. “Not tired at all. Sleeping great. Recovery three times a day: morning, after practice, and at night before I head home.”Just taking that next step of taking care of my body is the biggest thing for me, so that I can give my teammates my 100% best. They deserve that. That’s the least I can do for them.”
Raiola’s fitness has been a topic since coach Matt Rhule made a comment about working on his body composition, saying Raiola “won’t be a great quarterback at 240 pounds.” Since then, though he has never looked 240 pounds – officially listed at 230 pounds – Raiola has looked slimmer and more fit, something that he’s happy with…