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Notes: Former Lion Dominic Raiola on life as the father of No. 1 college QB recruit

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For 14 seasons, Dominic Raiola could be found at the center of the Detroit Lions' offensive line. Changing protections pre-snap and always being willing to get into extracurricular activities after the whistle—Raiola made up for his relative lack of size with an attitude that endeared him to teammates.

Now, eight years into retirement, his son Dylan is the number one ranked quarterback prospect in the country. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press caught up with Dominic and discussed just how much of his retirement Raiola has spent watching his kids play their respective sports.