Man attempting to break up fight knocked unconscious on U-M golf course
A man was knocked unconscious on the University of Michigan Golf Course Saturday evening when he attempted to break up a fight, campus police reports show.
That was one of several fights reported on the course across from Michigan Stadium throughout the day Saturday, where tailgaters set up during the Michigan vs. Michigan State game.
The 7:50 p.m. assault on the southern portion of the course was the most serious, reports show. Witnesses told police the man was attempting to break up a fight when another man punched him once in the face, knocking him unconscious, reports said.
The victim was taken to the U-M Hospital for treatment. The assailant was described as white, 6 feet 1 inches tall, 190 pounds, wearing a black Eastern Michigan University hooded sweatshirt and light blue jeans.
Among the other incidents:
Police responded to a possible fight at the 18th green at about 6 p.m., but no one was located, reports said.
At 6:07 p.m., a caller reported he was threatened by a man with a gun on the golf course, but neither man was there when officers arrived, reports said.
Officers were twice dispatched to fights near the Channel 4 van parked on the course, at 6:07 p.m. and again at 6:56 p.m. In the later incident, police advised those near the area to leave, according to reports.
At 6:42 p.m., police received a report of drunken people throwing footballs at kids on the course, but didn't find any problems when they arrived.
In addition, police said, three purses were stolen from a vehicle parked near the 12th hole. The driver's side window was open, reports said.
Comments
Davidian
Wed, Oct 13, 2010 : 2:22 p.m.
Drunken people throwing footballs at kids--is this a crime? Reminds me of a quote: "Squeezed and pulled and hurt my neck, 1988"--Rainman
A2jo
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 : 12:24 p.m.
tailgating is way Over-rated!!
boom
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 : 12:22 p.m.
Obviously I'm not the only one intrigued by the drunken people throwing footballs at kids on the course. Were they sending kids out on pass routes or nailing them in the side of the head as they walked by?
Killroy
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 : 7:53 a.m.
"police received a report of drunken people throwing footballs at kids on the course" Could you elaborate, A2?
yohan
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 : 3:57 a.m.
It could have been worse, there might have been dirty hippies from punk week cooking chicken and swimming naked. But then the whole police department would have shown up.
a2citizen
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 : 8:32 p.m.
I don't recall any fights when openly smoking pot was common. Now it's an arrest.
John Spieser
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 : 1:19 p.m.
And we're worried about pitbulls.
tdw
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 : 1:02 p.m.
I never figured out people trying to break up fights if dummies want to fight why spoil their fun.I'ts entertaining? I'd like to know the facts about throwing foot balls at kids.Thats a good way to get ones butts kicked by a bunch of people
scooter dog
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 : 12:17 p.m.
Thats what happens when you stick your nose in other peoples business.
Ricebrnr
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 : 11:43 a.m.
What a wholesome and fun family activity! Thanks U of M and sports fanatics for dispelling the urban myth of drunken troglodytes everywhere.
Speechless
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 : 11:42 a.m.
Multiple fist fights, physical threats, a few vehicle break-ins, alleged brandished weapons, drunk thugs harassing kids.... All that was missing was a foursome gamely playing through all the hazards. Well, in the end this is all fine and nice and good business as usual for a very high-octane football Saturday. Nothing really to report here — just so long as there were no crutch-leaning panhandlers out on the golf course yesterday who asked for spare change in a less than thoroughly polite tone of voice. Now THAT would have been a real crime!
win
Sun, Oct 10, 2010 : 10:29 a.m.
We should get these folks to play defense for us.