Kansas University football player Bruce Ringwood was arrested Sunday night in Kansas City, Mo., and charged with two counts of assault after allegedly scuffling with a husband and wife at a country-music concert.
The alleged incident took place during a Kenny Chesney show at Kemper Arena. According to the police report, Ringwood allegedly punched 46-year old Terry Hendren repeatedly after making an obscene gesture to his wife, Kathy, also 46.
A football team spokesperson said KU coach Mark Mangino would handle the matter internally. Mangino was not made available to reporters Wednesday after KU's fan-appreciation day. Ringwood was not present at the practice.
Associate athletic director Jim Marchiony declined comment, other than to say, "We're aware of the incident and are gathering information."
Police say the incident started when Ringwood, 20, bumped into Kathy Hendren, who was in front of him. After she asked him to stop, Terry Hendren said Ringwood made an obscene gesture toward his wife. After Terry told Ringwood to apologize, the report states that Ringwood attacked Terry Hendren "repeatedly with closed fists," causing a cut and bleeding to his forehead.
Kathy Hendren said Ringwood also punched her in the face and pushed her down the concrete stairs at Kemper during the scuffle. She appeared on a Kansas City television station Wednesday with a noticeable black eye. The Hendrens were treated at the first-aid office at Kemper.
Kathy Hendren returned a call from the Journal-World Wednesday evening but did not recount her version of the incident.
"I'm tired of talking about it," she said. "I hurt, and I'm tired. I just want to go to bed."
Ringwood admitted to police that he had been drinking that night. He reportedly is due back in court in October.
A red-shirt sophomore, Ringwood was listed on the most recent depth chart as the backup fullback, behind Lawrence High product Brandon McAnderson. He was recruited to KU from Blue Springs (Mo.) High as a linebacker after leading the Wildcats to the Missouri Class 5A state title in 2001.
During Wednesday's short scrimmage at Memorial Stadium, McAnderson worked at fullback with the first team, while Cullen Homolka, a senior, was with the second team.
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topflight (anonymous) says…
Ringworm sounds like a classy guy. Should be thrown in jail for hitting a women. But they will spin it somehow as to shove the blame on someone else. You got a full scholarship, probably a pell grant, do the right thing, dont be an a--.
chiefslver2001 (anonymous) says…
Wow, What a man he is.... I heard on the news that his uncle said that he was a good kid.. good grades, good football player and may I add A real good JERK!
Is this the kind of "Man" that you want your kids looking up to? I think NOT! I am a football fan and I find myself very dis-heartened that this young man does not concern himself about others and just his "Big Low-Life Self". How dare you hit a woman.. and if you think you are man enough, which I seriously doubt, then find me.. I will show you a hit!!! until then I hope you never play football again. I hope that the NCAA takes away your scholarship. I hope you parents are proud of their little "man".
Thank goodness in America, the court system will take care of you. Shame on you!
mightyquin (anonymous) says…
He admitted to drinking that night. Is he even old enough to buy liquor? Just another example of athletes not being responsible. I hope Mangino boots him off the team. He is another Moon Bar incident.
brotherskeeper (anonymous) says…
correct me if I am wrong but suspended doesn't mean dismissed... I guess it is ok to hit a woman and drink underage at the university of kansas. well as long as you are a good athlete. nice.
everyone is probably just waiting to see if they will raise a stink and if not maybe he can stay... um... politics.