Conspiracies, controversy and rancor: Nebraska’s bizarre 2010 visit to Kyle Field

The absurdity began on the first play of Nebraska’s third possession. Texas A&M defensive lineman Eddie Brown Jr. mauled Mike Caputo after the shotgun snap, and the center stepped hard with his left foot on the right calf of quarterback Taylor Martinez.

The already tender ankle of Martinez buckled. Caputo’s helmet sailed as he lost his balance and fell.