Football Max Melton & Chris Long Suspended

[Tango Two]

Arrested last night

TheKnightReport - Rutgers Football freshman DBs Malachi Melton and Chris Long suspended

Rutgers Football cornerbacks Malachi Melton and Chris Long have been suspended immediately per Greg Schiano.

rutgers.rivals.com

 

[highsoxguy]

Greg Schiano statement: "I was informed that Chris Long and Malachi Melton were taken into police custody early this morning as a result of an incident involving a paint ball gun. Both players have been suspended immediately."

 

[RW90]

Ruh roh

 

[Rokodesh]

Hope this is not a Gilbert Arenas/Crittenton situation

 

[RUfinally2008]

I was thinking it was something much worse, oh well guys, hopefully lesson learned.

 

[Plum Street]

With a paintball gun ?? Cmon guys . This isn’t good. Hopefully , this can get swept under the rug and these guys get reinstated soon .

 

[RU848789]

Paint ball incident - sounds like some hijinks that would've been funny 20 years ago, but not so funny in today's world, but it also doesn't sound like something horrible - obviously, we need to wait for more info...

 

[Tango Two]

Long and Melton were both charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, according to municipal court records. In a statement announcing the suspensions, Greg Schiano said the players were involved in "an incident involving a paintball gun."

 

[Rokodesh]

With a paintball gun ?? Cmon guys . This isn’t good. Hopefully , this can get swept under the rug and these guys get reinstated soon .

swept under the rug? Funny how when it happens at other schools it shows how football comes first.

 

[RU#1fan]

Anyone know is CB Rene back from his injury?

 

[jordkap]

Welp… this is not good

 

[Plum Street]

swept under the rug? Funny how when it happens at other schools it shows how football comes first.

As it should at most schools in most cases.

 

[Beancounter88]

A friend of mine in school used to drive around College Ave, stick his hand outside the window and pinch girls in the ass. He would be arrested and locked up in today's world.

 

[RUJohnny99]

With a paintball gun ?? Cmon guys . This isn’t good. Hopefully , this can get swept under the rug and these guys get reinstated soon .

Are you new to New Jersey?

An unregistered bb gun will get you 3-5 years.

 

[Dpgru]

obviously this is not good. Hopefully Rene is ready. Otherwise, next man up.

 

[RUScrew85]

swept under the rug? Funny how when it happens at other schools it shows how football comes first.

Agree. I have faith Schiano will adjudicate them properly. I also believe Max's gonna get it even worse from his brother and parents.

They sit as long as Coach and family say they sit.

We're not Pedd State.

 

[Plum Street]

Are you new to New Jersey?

An unregistered bb gun will get you 3-5 years.

Just trying to keep priorities straight here . Innocent until proven guilty . Hopefully, they get back to playing soon

 

[RepeatedCrown6]

Rutgers Defensive backs and getting in trouble with weapons.

A timeless tradition

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

I’m shocked with Melton

 

[Plum Street]

We need help in the secondary . I wonder if ruhann peele has any eligibility left.

 

[RUScrew85]

Long and Melton were both charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, according to municipal court records. In a statement announcing the suspensions, Greg Schiano said the players were involved in "an incident involving a paintball gun."

OK a couple of things about that. NJ is ridiculous in it's hatred for guns. So much so that airsoft and paintball guns - neither of which are deadly weapons - are called weapons. It's the height of stupidity. That said the law needs to be followed and these two screwed up - even though that law is unjust and silly when applied to toys that aren't weapons.

They might be done for the year just due to the anti-gun hysteria of NJ.

Sucks. Max was looking to have a great future here.

 

[RUScrew85]

We need help in the secondary . I wonder if ruhann peele has any eligibility left.

I'll ask Manny Collins next time I see him if he still fits in his football pants. LOL

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Max is one of our better players overall

 

[drewbagel423]

A friend of mine in school used to drive around College Ave, stick his hand outside the window and pinch girls in the ass. He would be arrested and locked up in today's world.

He should be locked up in any world.

 

[RUScrew85]

Just trying to keep priorities straight here . Innocent until proven guilty . Hopefully, they get back to playing soon

I fear they won't be around until this goes through the courts which in NJ LOVE to twist the knife on "gun" crimes.

 

[Knight Owl]

OK a couple of things about that. NJ is ridiculous in it's hatred for guns. So much so that airsoft and paintball guns - neither of which are deadly weapons - are called weapons. It's the height of stupidity. That said the law needs to be followed and these two screwed up - even though that law is unjust and silly when applied to toys that aren't weapons.

They might be done for the year just due to the anti-gun hysteria of NJ.

Sucks. Max was looking to have a great future here.

NJ has sane gun laws. Other states, not so much…

 

[UMRU]

Paint ball incident - sounds like some hijinks that would've been funny 20 years ago, but not so funny in today's world, but it also doesn't sound like something horrible - obviously, we need to wait for more info...

Plus cameras and video everywhere

 

[Rokodesh]

OK a couple of things about that. NJ is ridiculous in it's hatred for guns. So much so that airsoft and paintball guns - neither of which are deadly weapons - are called weapons. It's the height of stupidity. That said the law needs to be followed and these two screwed up - even though that law is unjust and silly when applied to toys that aren't weapons.

They might be done for the year just due to the anti-gun hysteria of NJ.

Sucks. Max was looking to have a great future here.

I don't think they miss the year. Probably one week and I feel like charges will be downgraded because of who they are.

 

[Plum Street]

I fear they won't be around until this goes through the courts which in NJ LOVE to twist the knife on "gun" crimes.

Nope …Melton will be playing in the sec next year.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

A few years ago I came out of my house in the morning and saw paint balls had blasted my house and car. I was initially worried I’d have to get insurance involved and deal with the hassle of getting the car repainted or whatever. Then I got the garden hose and sprayed it off without a trace of “paint.” Turns out those pellet balls or whatever they are seem to be the equivalent of sugar water. Hopefully that’s what Max and Chris did, or something similarly harmless.

 

[RU848789]

OK a couple of things about that. NJ is ridiculous in it's hatred for guns. So much so that airsoft and paintball guns - neither of which are deadly weapons - are called weapons. It's the height of stupidity. That said the law needs to be followed and these two screwed up - even though that law is unjust and silly when applied to toys that aren't weapons.

They might be done for the year just due to the anti-gun hysteria of NJ.

Sucks. Max was looking to have a great future here.

Aggravated assault is pretty serious and paintball guns, while not "deadly" can cause serious injury, especially to the eyes.

https://rosenblumlaw.com/our-services/criminal-defense/assault/aggravated-assault-in-new-jersey/

 

[mildone]

He should be locked up in any world.

Right? In any world where reaching out a car window to pinch girl's butts is considered acceptable behavior, I'd provide my daughter with a machete.

 

[mildone]

This really sucks on the eve of the toughest game of the season so far.

 

[Plum Street]

I don't think they miss the year. Probably one week and I feel like charges will be downgraded because of who they are.

This may be a good result.

 

[RUScrew85]

NJ has sane gun laws. Other states, not so much…

LOL. Sure bud. Agg Assault for a non lethal paintball gun. Idiot.

 

[bitnez]

Right? In any world where reaching out a car window to pinch girl's butts is considered acceptable behavior, I'd provide my daughter with a machete.

Definitely more effective than locking someone up.

 

[RUScrew85]

I don't think they miss the year. Probably one week and I feel like charges will be downgraded because of who they are.

We shall see...

The optics alone - Rutgers football players, weapon, Agg Assault. That doesn't sweep too easy without someone in the media screaming "special treatment" for Rutgers Football.

NJ lives to F with gun owners. As far as NJ is concerned the might as well used a real gun. Most of us would get the same treatment. I think Agg Assault is a Felony and possession of a weapon, specifically a firearm, is usually an auto 5 years in the hoosgow for normal folks in NJ.

 

[RUBOB72]

For some reason Rutgers always seems to “ screw the pooch ”. Big game …Big spotlight…a chance to make a Big statement in a positive way. Max and Chris you have let your team , staff and supporting fans down. Here is hoping you both learn a lesson in life. It is a whole different world we are living in. A world in continuous fluctuation. A world in which something appears small but is now something very big and troubling. Here’s hoping all turns out well for everyone.Especially Mom and Dad Melton.

 

[RUScrew85]

I don't think they miss the year. Probably one week and I feel like charges will be downgraded because of who they are.

The charges should never have been brought. Agg Assault with a toy? Not unless they hit someone over the head with it.

 

[RUScrew85]

A few years ago I came out of my house in the morning and saw paint balls had blasted my house and car. I was initially worried I’d have to get insurance involved and deal with the hassle of getting the car repainted or whatever. Then I got the garden hose and sprayed it off without a trace of “paint.” Turns out those pellet balls or whatever they are seem to be the equivalent of sugar water. Hopefully that’s what Max and Chris did, or something similarly harmless.

If they were dangerous folks wouldn't be running around the woods shooting them at each other.