Members of the Univ. of Oregon wrestling team were attacked in Fresno

Two members of the University of Oregon wrestling team were the victims of a brutal attack in a convenience store parking lot last weekend while the team was in Fresno, Calif., for a dual meet.

Junior Martin Mitchell and sophomore Cyle Hartzell were jumped from behind by a group of men just after midnight Sunday. One of the assailants knocked Mitchell to the ground with a blow to the back of the head, while others attempted to slice off Hartzell's left ear.

Mitchell said the attack was over in a matter of seconds, ending when both wrestlers ran back to their hotel, which was located behind the store.

Hartzell's ear was nearly cut off and clung to the side of his head only by the lobe. He immediately underwent successful surgery in Fresno to have the ear reattached.

"I don't know if they used a straight blade or a box cutter or what, but it was a clean cut," Oregon coach Chuck Kearney said. "It was just hanging there."
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What a bunch of cowards. The attackers hit the UO wrestlers from behind and then ran off. How pathetic is that?