For some, the transfer portal can turn a career around. For others, it can bring it to a halt.
That’s the message former Kentucky wide receiver and Lexington native Dane Key, now at Nebraska, shared during the Cornhuskers’ pre-bowl game press conference on Tuesday. Key’s media availability came on the heels of Nebraska starting quarterback Dylan Raiola announcing his intentions to transfer the day prior.
“The portal, it’s a dangerous game,” Key warned. “You can go into a better situation. You can go into a situation where you think it’s gonna be better, but the grass isn’t always greener. Some of those type of things. I think Coach (Matt) Rhule does a great job of telling his guys, his team of what they should do. He’s gonna keep it real with you, because he’s one of the best head coaches in the game. He’s gonna be honest with you, no matter the feelings involved in the situation.”…