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Rutgers quarterback Philip Nelson 'beat former player who is a married father into critical condition'
ByZoe Szathmary
Published: 01:07 EST, 12 May 2014 | Updated: 01:07 EST, 12 May 2014
A Rutgers University quarterback - and former player for the University of Minnesota - was arrested on Sunday morning for allegedly assaulting a former Minnesota State-Mankato player who is now in critical condition.
Philip Nelson, 20, was arrested 'on suspicion of third-degree assault and underage consumption of alcohol' in Mankato, according to TwinCities.com.
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Victim: Isaac Kolstad, seen here with his wife and daughter, was listed as being in critical condition after he was allegedly beaten by Philip Nelson
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Attack: Kolstad was a former linebacker celebrating his graduation on Saturday night with friends before the alleged assault took place
Nelson has been booked and is expected to be arraigned this week, according to that report.
Nelson allegedly assaulted 24-year-old former linebacker Isaac Kolstad, who the site said is in critical condition. Police found him at an intersection around 2am.
Kolstad - who has shared photos of his wife and child on social media - was a former linebacker celebrating his graduation on Saturday night with friends, his father told WCCO.
'We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support we have received during this difficult time,' Kolstad's family said in a statement. 'Isaac is a very strong and determined young man, who is dearly loved by his family and friends. We would respectfully ask for your continued prayers.'
'We are in the process of gathering information on the situation and reserve comment until the legal process is complete,' Rutgers Senior Associate Athletic Director Jason Baum said in a statement, NJ.com reports.
A vigil was held on Sunday night for Kolstad.
Police were looking for a second suspect.
Vigil: Friends, teammates and community members hold a candle light vigil on Sunday for Kolstad
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Hope: Minnesota State-Mankato head football coach Todd Hoffner lights a candle held by former team member Sam Thompson, who said a few words at a candle light vigil held for former Minnesota State-Mankato, linebacker Isaac Kolstad
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Booked: Rutgers quarterback Philip Nelson, pictured, has been booked and is expected to be arraigned this week
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Golden Gopher: Philip Nelson is seen in this November 2013 file photo looking to throw a pass when he played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers
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