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NAIA college football players arrested, suspended for alleged assault of teammate

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Botte, P. (2026, October 17). NAIA college football players arrested, suspended for alleged assault of teammate. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/central-methodist-university-players-arrested-suspended-for-alleged-assault/

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Six college football players at Central Methodist University, an NAIA school in Missouri, have been suspended indefinitely for allegedly assaulting a teammate who was late to practice, following what they called an informal "fight rule." Two of them, Kamarrion Ferguson and Michael Hourel Jr., were arrested and charged with third-degree assault. The victim required urgent medical care including concussion evaluation due to potential brain injury. Central Methodist University is investigating the incident, which contradicts their values of respect and care for others.

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Six NAIA college football players at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, have been suspended for allegedly assaulting a teammate who was late to practice. Two players, Kamarrion Ferguson and Michael Hourel Jr., were arrested and charged with third-degree assault. According to KOMU-TV, the alleged victim stated that there was a “rule” at the school requiring players to fight someone if they are late for practice as a form of punishment. The victim reportedly suffered injuries severe enough to be taken to an urgent-care facility and referred to a concussion specialist due to the possibility of a brain bleed. Central Methodist University is investigating the incident, emphasizing their commitment to student safety and well-being.

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A half-dozen college football players in Missouri have been suspended for allegedly assaulting a teammate — with two of them getting arrested. uncertain

two → suspend → them

Six players at Central Methodist University, an NAIA school in Fayette, were banned indefinitely for allegedly assaulting a teammate for being late to a team practice. uncertain

players → ban → practice

Kamarrion Ferguson, 20, and Michael Hourel Jr., 22, were charged with third-degree assault, according to court documents obtained by KOMU-TV in nearby Columbia. uncertain

Ferguson → charge → Columbia

The station also cited a probable cause statement asserted

station → cite → statement

it obtained stating that the alleged victim told Fayette police officers he was beaten due to “a rule in place that when a football player is late for practice, you have to fight someone for repercussions of being late asserted

you → obtain → repercussions

The court filing also revealed that the victim was taken to an urgent-care facility and referred to a concussion specialist “due to the possibility of a brain bleed.” asserted

victim → reveal → bleed

The other four suspended players were not named by police or the school, but Central Methodist University released a statement saying it is investigating the so-called “fight rule.” asserted

it → suspend → rule

“The safety and well-being of this student is our highest priority,” the statement read. asserted

statement → read → student

“This behavior is unacceptable and inconsistent with our United Methodist heritage and a campus culture grounded in respect and care for others.” asserted

behavior → ground → others

“Based on what we currently know, this was an informal ‘accountability’ arrangement among a small group of players, rather than an official team rule. asserted

this → base → rule

The investigation will establish how it originated and who knew about it.” asserted

who → establish → it

Hourel is a senior linebacker and one of the team’s designated captains. asserted

Hourel → designate → captains

He told police that the “fight rule” was initiated during a team meeting “to address the lack of accountability for being late to practice,” according to the probable cause statement obtained by KOMU. uncertain

rule → tell → KOMU

He also reportedly told officers that the victim had been late to practice on Oct. 9. uncertain

victim → tell → Oct.

Hourel allegedly hit the victim in the face, and the other players joined the attack after the victim attempted to fight back. uncertain

victim → hit → attack

NAIA college football players arrested, suspended for alleged assault of teammate

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