[Libertine]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2585781

GREELEY, Colo. -- The University of Northern Colorado's reserve punter was arrested Tuesday, accused of stabbing his rival in his kicking leg.

Mitch Cozad, a sophomore from Wheatland, Wyo., allegedly attacked starting punter Rafael Mendoza in a parking lot in Evans on Monday night, Evans police Lt. Gary Kessler said.

Mendoza, the Bears' first-string punter from Thornton, was treated and released from the North Colorado Medical Center Monday night. Coach Scott Downing said Mendoza will not punt for UNC in Saturday's game at Texas State University.

"I don't know how long he'll be out because I haven't talked to the doctor," Downing said.

Cozad, Mendoza and freshman Zak Bigelow had been in a three-way race for the starting punter's job in preseason training. Mendoza has averaged 37.6 yards per punt on nine punts in the two games so far this season.

Cozad is facing second-degree assault charges and was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a bond hearing. He was suspended from the team, evicted from his residence and expelled from school on Tuesday, The Greeley Tribune reported.

[Sly Fox]

So Bigelow gets a stab at the job?

[Libertine]

We'll see if he can cut it.

[BJWilliams]

Figured youd be the one to make that joke Sly...(groan)

[Libertine]

It seems that competitive athletics is a two-edged sword.

[Sly Fox]

Glad to see my comment cut close to the bone..

[Libertine]

Sly, your comments are certainly to the point. Also, this reflects badly on NCU's program, any way you slice it.

[Sly Fox]

This will help the Bobcats stick it to them Saturday in San Marcos.

[Rocketfan]

He got stabbed twice....once in the leg but they found the knife still lodged in his back.

[jcmanson]

Wow... Did this kid actually think he was going to get the job after doing that?

[Libertine]

Wow... Did this kid actually think he was going to get the job after doing that?

He wanted to carve out a spot on the team.

[TIMSCAR20]

Let me see if I can take a stab at this. OJ called, he wants his knife back. Anyone, anyone, NO? OK it was bad I know. The starting kicker thought he made it past final cuts.

[TallyW]

At least he's proven he could hack it as a kicker.

[A.G.]

I just love these sharp-witted posts.

[BJWilliams]

Let's see how long we can LEG this one out

[Libertine]

I don't know. It might be time to take a knee.

...assuming it's still attached...