Oregon’s Dante Moore discovers key liability in supporting former Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola originally appeared on Sports news. Add The Sporting News as Favorite source by clicking here.
Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dante Moore and the Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback transfer Dylan Raiola began to establish a cordial but commercial relationship under the leadership of coach Dan Lanning.
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The ducks have been sent away against the eventual national champion Indians Hoosiers in last season’s College Football Playoff as they lost the Bowl of peaches 56-22.
With the arrival of Raiola after a seemingly fragile exit to Lincoln, Moore told On3 Raiola has already begun to embrace the culture change that has gain priority under Lanning in Eugene.
“A lot of it was Dylan coming in and playing the role, like Dillon Gabriel did for me when I came in,” Moore said. “I was making sure I was in sync with things as far as the offense was concerned. Always there to help Dylan, just to push him in practice and push him in the weight room. Just be that source of energy that he needs and make sure he gets through his days.”
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Moore had nothing but good things to say about Raiola despite the mixed social media fandom (or lack of respect) directed at her.
“He’s a great guy,” Moore said. “He’s got great energy, he’s a great guy to be around. I’m excited about that future.”
Moore recalled a conversation in which he acted as Raiola’s mentor and said he hoped those raw, unfiltered conversations about life, football and everything else would translate into the duo becoming a more collective and communicative pillar in the quarterback room.
“Of course, Dylan Raiola, when he came in, he talked to me,” Moore said. “He opened the table and just talked to me about things he needs to work on, things he can help me with. And I really appreciate that.”
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Moore said he doesn’t want their two roles to feel like competition and more, each exalting the other when good things happen on and off the field.
“It’s not going to be more of a big brother or a little brother,” Moore said. “It’ll be more of a, he’s my teammate and we’re trying to make each other better.”
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The Ducks’ schedule certainly presents unique challenges to the Big Ten, which include Welcoming the Cornhuskers at the Autzen Stadium on Saturday October 17.
Given the potential circumstances, Raiola could find himself playing against his former team, which could add an even bigger and more revealing chapter to an already chaotic story.
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As fall draws closer, anticipation for a potential conference swing game will also increase.
