Lineman in good condition following incident

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Freshman offensive lineman Ben Lueken is being treated at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City and is in good condition following an altercation early Sunday morning, according to hospital spokesman Dennis Minich.

A report issued by the University’s public safety office indicated that Lueken suffered severe lacerations after being struck by a vehicle at 1603 W 15th St. – the east parking lot of Jayhawker Towers.

Captain Schuyler Bailey, spokesperson for the public safety office, said Lueken was likely thrown from or tumbled off the hood of an SUV during an altercation that occurred between 1:50 a.m. and 2:10 a.m. Sunday.

Witnesses listed in the report included former cornerback Kendrick Harper, sophomore wide receiver Jonathan Wilson, sophomore punter Alonso Rojas, junior linebacker Angus Quigley and sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene.

Bailey also said that a suspect has been identified but an investigation is ongoing.

Lueken took the field in nine games in 2008 as a true freshman out of Chaminade High School in St. Louis, Mo. At a press conference before spring practices began, coach Mark Mangino called Lueken one of the team’s best backups and said he was to compete for the starting right tackle spot and possibly one of the guard positions.

Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said the athletics department will not comment until more is learned from the investigation.

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