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RICHMOND, Va. -- A University of Virginia football player was bullied and harassed by teammates because of his learning disability and seriously injured after being forced to fight another athlete in order to prove his manliness, according to a federal lawsuit filed against the school this month.Aidan Howard, who has since left the school, said in the complaint filed in a Pennsylvania federal court that his teammates called him slow and retarded in front of coaches when he couldnt quickly comprehend plays. Howard also suffered a broken eye socket when he was forced to fight another first-year player in August as part of his initiation onto the team, according to the complaint.A university spokesman said the school is investigating, but couldnt comment further on the lawsuit.The university is aware of Mr. Howards allegations and has made all of the required external notifications in accordance with state law, Anthony de Bruyn said in an email. The university has been actively investigating these reports consistent with its obligations under the law and University policy, he said.The complaint says the hazing was done primarily by two wide receivers: Doni Dowling and David Eldridge. In addition to making fun of Howard for his learning disability, it says the two would make him eat his lunch and dinner alone because he was not as tough and manly as others within the football program.De Bruyn did not immediately respond to an email seeking information about whether the players have obtained attorneys.The lawsuit states Dowling and Eldridge orchestrated a locker room fight between Howard and another player after a team practice that was witnessed by more than 100 people, including Famika Anae, a graduate assistant for the team. The lawsuit also says Dowling and Eldridge forced Howard and the other student to `enter the ring to flashing lights, loud music and announcements to simulate a prize fight.The lawsuit names Teresa Sullivan, president of the university; Craig Littlepage, director of athletics and Marques Hagans, wide receivers coach. It states that Hagans would participate in the bullying and that the university knew why Howard chose to leave the school, but did nothing about it.Howard transferred to Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania shortly after the incident and its unclear if he will ever be able to play football again, the complaint states. Howard is asking for unspecified monetary damages.---Online:More AP college football: http://collegfootball.ap.orgCheap Jerseys From China .Gather a group of friends, or find a league to join online, draft your team, set your lineup and compete in a number of different formats. MLB Jerseys . 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Winchester, who was not penalized for the hit, appeared to make contact with Kellys head early in the first period of Thursdays game in Boston.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets rookie linebacker Jordan Jenkins left practice with a calf injury, the severity of which was not immediately known.Jenkins, a third-round draft pick out of Georgia, is considered a front-runner to open the season as a starter at outside linebacker.He came off the field midway through practice Monday and remained on the sideline the rest of the session. Coach Todd Bowles said he would know more later in the day after talking to the trainers.They said it was somewhat swollen, Bowles said.One of the Jets biggest competitions in camp is for the vacant outside linebacker spots with Calvin Pace not re-signed and Lorenzo Mauldin, a third-rounder last year, adjusting to a full-time role. Mike Catapano, Freddie Bishop, Trevor Reilly and Josh Martin are also in the mix.Tight end Jace Amaro and wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins sat out practice Monday with groin injuries.I hope theyre not (serious), Bowles said. Well see how they feel tomorrow.Running back Khiry Robinson (leg) participated in team drills for the first time in training camp. He broke his right leg during a game last season while with New Orleans, and was signed by New York this offseason.Hes quick, Bowles said. His first time in team drills. Hes going to have to go through the dead-leg period and get his legs back under him. Everybody else is running a little bit longer, so its still a little process with him.Fellow running back Matt Forte was a full participant again as he worrks his way back from a hamstring injury suffered while running on his own before training camp.dddddddddddd Hes uncertain to play Saturday night against the Giants.Hes been fresh and hes been healthy, Bowles said. You would like to get him banged around a little bit, so he can get used to his pads a little more. If he continues to be healthy, we will try to get him some reps on Saturday if we can.Starting inside linebacker Erin Henderson participated in individual drills after suffering a stinger against Washington last Friday night. Wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who suffered a concussion in the game, did not practice. He is in the NFLs concussion protocol, but Bowles said he was doing better.Game notesThe Jets, along with STOMP Out Bullying, held their first anti-bullying symposium that included more than 150 educators from the tri-state area at the teams facility. WR Eric Decker, the teams ambassador for its anti-bullying efforts, also spoke to the crowd. The event was hosted by Otis Livingston, CBS 2s sports anchor, and included panel discussions. Former Jets running back-wide receiver Bruce Harper, president of Heroes and Cool Kids, was among the panel leaders. ... CB Dee Milliner and rookie LB Darron Lee each had two interceptions during practice.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '