UNI Linebacker Jordan Smith Arrested on Assault Charge

UNI's Jordan Smith (46), Ben Boothby (43), and Jamar Thompson (45) chase a bad snap lost by Stephen F. Austin place kicker Logan Barett (20) on an extra point during the first half of their game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. (Brian Ray/ SourceMedia Group News)

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Sep 29, 2010 at 5:01 PM CDT

Story Updated: Sep 29, 2010 at 5:01 PM CDT

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Northern Iowa linebacker Jordan Smith has been arrested for assault as a result of a fight over the summer.

Smith allegedly assaulted a man on July 25 in Cedar Falls. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that Smith was arrested Monday and charged with assault without intent to injure.

The 21-year-old junior from Humboldt, Iowa, was suspended and missed the Panthers loss at Iowa State last week.

Coach Mark Farley says in a statement released Tuesday that Smith will be allowed to return to the team this week.

A phone number for Smith could not be located.