SRU athlete linked to fight
PITTSBURGH — A Slippery Rock University quarterback is facing charges connected to a fight at a Kenny Chesney concert.
Jared Buck, 21, of McDonald, Washington County, was allegedly drunk at the June 22 concert at Heinz Field when he and three members of the University of Pittsburgh wrestling team started a fight with two other men, according to published reports.
One of the victims supposedly was beaten to the point of unconsciousness. He was taken to a hospital and treated for injuries including facial fractures and a concussion. The second victim was treated at the scene.
Buck and the other three men are facing charges that include felony aggravated assault and public intoxication, reports said.
Pittsburgh Police could not provide details or confirm any information.
Bob McComas, sports information director at SRU, said the university could not really say much and was still searching for information.
“We’re monitoring the situation,” McComas said.
He said he could not say if Buck would face any discipline.
SRU head football coach George Mihalik said it is “our university’s policy to compile information and determine exactly what happened before making any decision.
“It’s important we determine Jared’s level of involvement in this incident.”
Buck was a redshirt sophomore last year. He transferred from Indiana (Pa.) University and played his first season at SRU during the 2012-13 season. He split starting time with junior Nigel Barksdale.
Buck began last season as SRU’s starting quarterback before losing the spot to Barksdale. He regained the starting spot when Barksdale suffered a knee injury late in the season.
