Heisman Trophy candidate and University of Wisconsin running back Montee Ball was attacked by five men early Wednesday morning, suffering head injuries that required treatment at a local hospital, authorities reported.
Ball was released from the hospital after being treated and now is under the care and supervision of the UW sports medicine staff, UW said in a statement.
According to a Madison police news release, witnesses said five men jumped Ball about 2:15 a.m. in the 500 block of University Avenue, knocking him to the ground and kicking him
Montee Ball treated at local hospital after attack by 5 men