John Birleffi

"... University defensive tackle who attacked an umpire in Saturday's 70-46 victory at Utah State. A BYU spokesman said the 246- pound junior, a native of American Samoa, jumped umpire John Birleffi from behind and landed a flurry of punches on his upper body before being restrained. Both benches emptied at that point, but the field was quickly cleared, and spent tne ..."

"... weren't expected to be silent about an Incident ln Saturday's game between Brigham Young and Utah State. offensive tackle of Brigham Young, a native of American Samoa, jumped Umpire John Birleffi from behind and landed a flurry of punches before being restrained. Birleffi was not seriously Injured, ;h. according to Brigham Young Sports Information Director Dave Schulthess, "He had a pretty good shiner." Birleffi had ejected the for a flagrant personal foul before the Incident occurred. "Vve never heard of anything Ilke it, at least ln our league's history." sald Jensen, thc conference's information ..."

"... was being token as the result of an incident which occurred in 70-46 victory at Utah State last Saturday. The 6-2, junior, a native of American Samoa, jumped umpire John Birleffi and landed several punches to his upper body before being pulled away. spent the rest of the game on the bench. The attack came shortly after Birleffi had ejected from the game for a flagrant personal foul. The umpire was not seriously injured, although one witness said he suffered a black eye. DEVINE ANGERED: Notre Dame Coach ..."

"... striking an umpire in Saturday's 70-46 victory over Utah State, WAC Commissioner Joe Kearney said junior from Hawaii, was thrown out of the game Saturday after he attacked umpire John Birleffi from behind and landed a flurry of punches before being restrained. Basketball: Ray activated The Denver Nuggets have activated their No. 1 draft choice, forward James Ray of Jacksonville University, ..."