Six Central Methodist football players suspended over teammate assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 04:56 · Archive

Six college football players at Central Methodist University in Missouri were suspended indefinitely after allegedly assaulting a teammate. Two of the players, Kamarrion Ferguson, 20, and Michael Hourel Jr., 22, were charged with third-degree assault on October 12.

According to police documents, the alleged victim told officers he was beaten due to an informal 'fight rule' among players. The rule was created to hold teammates accountable for arriving late to practice. Hourel, a senior linebacker and team captain, told police that players had not previously been held accountable for lateness, prompting the creation of the fighting rule. According to reports, when the victim arrived late to practice, he chose a teammate to fight, but Hourel allegedly stepped in to 'make sure the victim learned his lesson' and punched him in the face as others joined in.

The victim was taken to an urgent-care facility and referred to a concussion specialist due to concerns about a possible brain bleed. Central Methodist University stated that the assault was 'unacceptable and inconsistent with our United Methodist heritage and a campus culture grounded in respect and care for others'. The university said the 'fight rule' was an informal arrangement among a small group of players rather than an official team rule, and that it would investigate how the rule originated and who knew about it.

How it is being reported

• Six college football players suspended after allegedly assaulting teammate who was late to practiceSix college football players competing at the NAIA level have been suspended from the team and two face criminal charges after an alleged assault on a teammate.Daily Mail Sport · 19 Oct, 04:31
• NAIA college football players arrested, suspended for alleged assault of teammateSix Central Methodist football players were suspended and two arrested after allegedly assaulting a teammate under an informal 'fight rule' for being late.New York Post · 17 Oct, 19:14

In this story: Central Methodist University · Kamarrion Ferguson · Michael Hourel Jr. · Fayette · Missouri

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