Big 12 against Nebraska Conspiracy?

[74Hunter]

I know I've been spouting off about a Big 12 conspiracy against NU but this was just reported on 1620 the Zone's USC. Apparently according to Vegas insider Chad Millman, the line has been so odd for the OU/NU game because Vegas believes in the conspiracy theory.

Odd?

 

[Nexus]

We see wiseguys as sane, as rational, as committed to logic and numbers. Or at least as sane and rational as anyone who gambles on games for a living can be, right?
Certainly, when I talk to professional bettors, I am always impressed with how reasoned they sound. I guess it has to be that way. If you are going to depend on the bounce of the ball and coaches making smart decisions to pay the rent and fill your fridge, you need to have a foundation upon which to build your beliefs.

So, I was a little surprised when I spoke to Teddy Covers on Wednesday for Thursday's college football line moves column. Because he told me that one of the reasons the Sooners-Huskers line had popped was -- wait for it -- "conspiracy theorists."

LINK

 

[kansas husker]

I heard that too, very strange that bookies are moving the line because of the possible conspiracy. I'm not on board with the conspiracy but the fact that it is actually changing lines sure makes me think.

 

[dizzturbedNUfan]

I just listened to that! All I can say is WOW! It's not everyday that Vegas does something like this.

 

[Nexus]

Kugler's twitter:

The NU-OU line has been taken off the board at bodog.com. If you haven't read Chad Millman's column today, do so at espn.com
LINK

 

[Husker_x]

A theory is something which explains a set of facts. We have a lot of facts that point this direction. Would you be willing to bet your money on Nebraska with what we've seen this season?

I wouldn't.

 

[I am I]

I just think that there may be some proof somewhere with emails or other paper trail that would show at bare minimum some indifference from the front office of the B12 to Nebraska. Not necessarily out and out cheating by officials but more like when they came down to making the Eric Martin suspension if they unfavorably viewed our program and it made their decision easier.

Or when Beebe said with a straight face that Ben Cotton was not being attacked. Or Rex. Or that an outside agency re-viewed the aTm game and that it was called fairly. Or when we get an extrordinary amount of PFs called against us, if there may be some proof that Beebe has instructed the officials to watch our "aggressive style of play"

obviously the people making or paying MILLIONS of dollars may know somethng is up

 

[Hunter94]

if we get screwed on officiating it will be obvious to a nationwide audience......does the Big 12 want to get egg on their face and risk total disrespect and be seen as crooked?? i don't think this "loser" conference can stand any more scrutiny.

 

[dizzturbedNUfan]

if we get screwed on officiating it will be obvious to a nationwide audience......does the Big 12 want to get egg on their face and risk total disrespect and be seen as crooked?? i don't think this "loser" conference can stand any more scrutiny.

I think this story can only help us. If they were trying to "fix" the game they are going to have a lot of problems trying to do so now that Vegas is bringing it to national attention and the whole countries eyes will be watching.

 

[huskerscott]

Ok nows their is definately smoking gun to this..... If we somehow lose based on a officating call, im gonna owe my buddy a new TV. The big12 will sink faster than the titantic.

Quick somebody call the NCAA, they seem to be done with the Cam Newton case.

 

[Husker_x]

By the way, the article is for insider ESPN people only; Kevin read some of it on air today––it's MUCH worse than the part which is quoted.

This stuff is getting crazy, people. And not in the good way. Vegas is buying into the 'theory'.

 

[Rep The 402]

Do you think maybe if we lose and its due to possibly being screwed over, that the NCAA may look into it?

 

[Nexus]

By the way, the article is for insider ESPN people only; Kevin read some of it on air today––it's MUCH worse than the part which is quoted.

This stuff is getting crazy, people. And not in the good way. Vegas is buying into the 'theory'.

The question is, where is Vegas buying this theory from? Message boards? Beebe's henchman? Who?

 

[Street Novelist]

If Vegas is actually moving the line based on conspiracy theories, there must be legs to this story.

 

[GSG]

Damnit, I really want to read the story now.