KOIN 6 News reported that University of Oregon kicker Rob Beard is in critical condition after being involved in a “big brawl” in a Eugene neighborhood.

Beard was apparently trying to help a friend when he was kicked in the head several times.

UPDATE: Here is a more complete article from the Oregonian.

Oregon State stuns the Ducks in last Civil War game at Mac Court, winning 64-57 – By Paul Buker, The Oregonian