KU football coach Charlie Weis issues statement on linebacker Ben Heeney incident

Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein escapes linebacker Ben Heeney for a carry during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan.

Kansas football coach Charlie Weis released a statement Saturday morning regarding linebacker Ben Heeney, who was cited for battery early Sunday morning.

“We are fully aware of the situation involving Ben,” Weis said. “We have discussed this with all of the parties involved and believe we know what truly happened. We are handling it internally with appropriate measures.”