MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin athletic department said running back Montee Ball was beaten up in an unprovoked attack downtown just after bar time early Wednesday. The incident happened in the 500 block of University Avenue at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday. According to police, a man was walking down University when witnesses said five men jumped the victim. Police said he was knocked to the ground and kicked. A statement from the UW athletic department confirms Ball was the victim.
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