Punches thrown during W&J, Westminster football game; PAC investigating

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WASHINGTON, Pa. — The Presidents' Athletic Conference is investigating after a video was posted on YouTube, appearing to show the assault of a Washington & Jefferson College football player during a game Saturday.

Washington & Jefferson was playing against Westminster College when the attack happened at the end of a kickoff return in the first quarter of the game.

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In the video, a Westminster player can be seen turning and tackling the player on the opposing team as the play wrapped up. He then kneeled down and threw two punches at the Washington & Jefferson player's head before other players on the field pull him away

Both schools confirmed the PAC has launched an investigation into the incident. 

According to Westminster College, the PAC advisory board will review the video Wednesday before making a decision on a possible punishment.