The buzz is building in Nebraska ahead of Year 2 of the Matt Rhule era.
So, for this week’s edition of ” Big Noon Conversations ,” I spoke with the Nebraska head coach about what he’s building in Lincoln and his expectations for the program entering Year 2. We also discussed what he’s seen from highly-touted freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola through spring ball and the lessons learned from his NFL stint.
Here’s a snippet of my conversation with Rhule:
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It’s an exciting time around your program right now. I personally think that you guys are going to be a really good football team next fall. It’s your second year and there’s optimism around the program. What excites you about not only this season, but what you’re building and the momentum that you’re creating?
When I looked at Nebraska, I saw the facilities, I saw the fan base, I saw the financial situation, I saw a school that had no debt – one of the only Big Ten schools with no debt – and in the age we’re getting ready to move into I thought, “Well, this place is uniquely positioned.” I saw a history of excellence.