Nebraska football assistant coach Donovan Raiola was stopped by a Wisconsin police officer as the Huskers and the Badgers were walking off the field last Saturday. It is unclear why Raiola was grabbed, but it appears there may have been some words exchanged between him and Wisconsin coaches after the Huskers defeated the Badgers. The incident was captured on video and caused some confusion in the days that followed.
Lt. Adam Boardman, the UWPD officer who stopped Raiola, apologized for the misunderstanding once it was confirmed that the Nebraska coach was a member of the coaching staff. The interaction ended cordially with a handshake, according to UWPD. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule mentioned that Raiola attended Wisconsin, so there may have been some history or emotions involved in the incident.
Despite the incident, Raiola seemed to brush it off and did not think it was a big deal. Rhule also stated that things can happen after games when emotions are running high, but Raiola appeared to move on from the incident. The video of the encounter has sparked discussion and speculation about what led to the altercation, but it seems that both parties have resolved the issue amicably. Overall, the incident has brought attention to the heated competition between the two football programs as Nebraska became bowl eligible for the first time since 2016.
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