What does third degree assault look like anyway? One guy walks up behind the other and thumps him on the ear? Come on?
You have two college football players, obviously physically capable individuals, and you're telling me that all they can muster is a third degree assault?
If they were really out to assault, does anyone think third degree would the result?
What has happened to Police discretion? What has happened to "Alright guys break it up and go home." It's a first time offense that doesn't qualify for second degree. Are you telling me that this is a situation where the legal system is the only way to address this?