Three weeks ahead of its Alamo Bowl matchup with Texas, Oregon State will be forced to deal with what appears to be a rather significant situation that could impact its depth for the postseason.
According to The Oregonian, defensive end Rudolf Fifita, defensive tackle Mana Rosa and linebacker Dyllon Mafi were arrested early Saturday morning and remained jailed as of late this afternoon. Fifita and Rosa were each arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault and second-degree disorderly conduct, while Mafi was charged with third-degree assault, second-degree disorderly conduct and misrepresentation of age by a minor.
Per the police report via the paper, “Fifita and Victim 1 (Wood declined to name the victim) got into a verbal argument outside the restroom at Impulse Bar and Grill that resulted in Fifita punching Victim 1 in the face. After that, ‘Mr. Mafi and Mr. Rosa got involved.’ A friend of Victim 1 then came to Victim 1’s defense, and ‘tried to shield his friend, and he also wound up getting punched in the head and upper shoulders.’”
“Lt. Wood said Fifita, Rosa and Mafi “fled and were located near the bar, where they were arrested” by Officer Mike Withington, who was off duty Saturday afternoon and not available for comment.”
Fifita and Rosa are being held in lieu of a $157,500 bond, with Mafi’s bail set at $161,000.
There has been no comment from the team on the development or what type of punitive measures could be in play for the trio.
Fifita would be the biggest potential on-field loss as his role as regular part of the Beavers’ line rotation has seen him accumulate 5.5 tackles for loss. Rosa and Mafi have played in 12 and two games, respectively, this season.