Football fans have been fuming over the ongoing game between the UNLV Rebels and the Kansas Jayhawks, as they have stormed the social media platforms with claims that the game is rigged, with the refereeing being done in favour of UNLV.
The game is currently into the final quarter, with the Jayhawks leading 49-36, but there have been instances in the game that have instigated the fans that the refereeing being done is biased towards the Rebels.
Jack McGuire of Barstool Sports took to X.com to express his vexation over the Rebels getting benefits from the refs. McGuire pointed out that on one hand, replays of the flags are not being shown, and then on the other, the Rebels are getting the ball at Jayhawks’ 30. He also went on to compare the situation with “Communist China”.
Guys. We are watching history unfold right now.
This game is rigged.
They aren’t even showing replays. The announcers just laugh and say “this is comical!” and then UNLV gets the ball at Kansas’ 30.
COMMUNIST CHINA IS HERE.
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) December 27, 2023
Several fans stormed the comment section of the post, acknowledging the “rigging” claim by McGuire and also taking a dig at the referring, including some witty and sarcastic comments.
@paulleak posted a gif and wrote: “The refs when you ask them about the calls”
The refs when you ask them about the calls pic.twitter.com/cMKcamQVWv
— Paul Leak (Beat Reporter for App State FB) (@paulleak) December 27, 2023
“A UNLV game rigged? Couldn’t be.”
A UNLV game rigged?
Couldn’t be.
— Chugs (@ChugDeezNutz) December 27, 2023
@mattJsmall19 replied, “Who cares bro it’s not a big deal (I bet on unlv)”
Who cares bro it’s not a big deal (I bet on unlv)
— matt small (@mattJsmall19) December 27, 2023
“6.5 point line movement in one day, team from Vegas involved, horrific officiating and no replays. Things that make you go hmmmmmm…..” mentioned @MattKelley1.
6.5 point line movement in one day, team from Vegas involved, horrific officiating and no replays.
Things that make you go hmmmmmm…..
— Matt Kelley (@MattKelley1) December 27, 2023
@iamJaekwondo wrote, “this is so rigged in UNLV wins this”
this is so rigged if UNLV wins this
— Jaekwondo (@iamJaekwondo) December 27, 2023
“Jack Mac I have UNLV and this is so rigged. I have never seen anything like in my life. WE ARE WATCHING HISTORY” added @Spreadthewealt7.
Jack Mac I have UNLV and this is so rigged. I have never seen anything like in my life. WE ARE WATCHING HISTORY.
— Spread The Wealth (@Spreadthewealt7) December 27, 2023
@TweakCapper1 wrote, “I’m on UNLV, but did u hear the accouncer before a break in the start of the 3rd Q say “I know why these penalties are called”
I’m on UNLV, but did u hear the accouncer before a break in the start of the 3rd Q say “I know why these penalties are called”
— Sports Bettor (@TweakCapper1) December 27, 2023
Kansas gets flagged for personal foul on Cobee Bryant by UNLV’s Tiger Shanks
One of the most striking instances from the Game was the personal foul done on Kansas’ cornerback Cobee Bryant by UNLV’s offensive line Tiger Shanks early in the game. However, it was Kansas who were flagged and not UNLV.
Check out the clip of the same below, courtesy of @KUBurner on X.
Disgusting late him from UNLV. Barry Odom’s team is classless! pic.twitter.com/JRk1PUbw21
— my KU burner (@KUBurner) December 27, 2023
Another thing to be noted during the flag was the flop from Bryant, who seemed to be play acting after the foul from Shanks, as fans pointed out that it was a “bad acting job” on the part of Bryant.
Stop it. As a KU fan it was a bad acting job by Kobee
— Anchovie Fauci (@anchoviefauci) December 27, 2023
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