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More than a handful of Washington State football players are being investigated in an alleged assault that took place at a backyard party over the weekend, a spokesman for the Pullman Police Department confirmed to ESPN on Monday.Commander Chris Tennant said they are in the very preliminary stages of a complex investigation, noting that anywhere between five and 12 WSU players could be questioned. The investigation is expected to last several weeks.The Spokesman-Review first reported Sunday evening that Alex Rodriguez, a 21-year-old senior at Washington State, underwent surgery for a broken jaw and facial injuries following the assault at a backyard party early Saturday morning.Witnesses said several football players carried out the assault that, according to reports, also left a second student injured. WSU athletic director Bill Moos said the university was made aware of the situation shortly after the incident occurred, and is cooperating with the police.We have more than a handful of names of WSU football players that were in attendance, Tennant said. We will be talking to all of them. But just because they were there doesnt mean they are guilty of something. ... This is not a linear investigation. It kind of jumps around.Tennant added that the number of people in attendance makes this a complex investigation. And when alcohol is involved, determining the legitimacy of eyewitness accounts can be difficult.A lot of times, the victims themselves [dont] really know who hit them, Tennant said. Its not like they know these people by name. This was an open party. There was not a guest list. They just show up at a party. And just because youre big, doesnt mean youre on the football team. So we have to identify who these people are and then we have to prove that they committed a criminal act ... Theres an awful lot of alcohol at these parties. Alcohol affects how you perceive things and your memory.A school spokesman told ESPN.com on Monday that WSU wouldnt comment on team matters, and head coach Mike Leach said in a text message that We are just getting all of the facts and we will handle it internally.ESPN.coms Chantel Jennings contributed to this report. Hydro Flask Cz . It was just business as usual for the Thunder at home. Durant scored 32 points and the Thunder beat the Bulls 107-95 on Thursday night for their eighth straight win. Hydro Flask Lilac . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. http://www.hydroflasklahev.cz/ . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg. 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So Im always going to show up, do my part and be ready to go.Brown currently has two years left on his current contract, which expires in 2017. He established franchise records by recording at least 120 receptions and 1,600 receiving yards in consecutive seasons. The 28-year-old Brown also set NFL records, becoming the first player in league history with 526 receptions in his first six years and the first to catch at least 125 passes in consecutive seasons.He believes that kind of production deserves a reward.I know you have to take care of your guys, Brown said. If a guy underperforms, you get rid of him. If a guy over performs, you take care of him. Thats the kind of business were in.Brown said his agent Drew Rosenhaus is in talks with the team and he hopes an agreement can be reached. The Steelers historically do not give players new contracts until there is one year remaining. The team has said it will only negotiate with quarterbacks when there are two years left on a contract.Brown currently makes an average of $8.3 million, less than the $14 million average earned by the top five receivers in the league. Last season, the Steelers paid Brown $2 million of future salary to appease the star receiver.Brown didnt indicate if he would be satisffied with another restructured deal.ddddddddddddIts solely up to my agent to handle that part, said Brown, who signed a five-year, $42.5 million deal in 2012, after his second NFL season.I dont know what they can do. I know theres a lot of possibilities. Right now, Im focused on getting better each day and bettering my game.If Brown is upset about his contract, it certainly doesnt show. Brown, who appeared on Dancing with the Stars during the offseason, arrived at training camp in a custom-wrapped black-and-gold Rolls-Royce and regularly acknowledges fans with a wave and a smile during practice.I love camp because you get a chance to interact with fans, and I get to compete against other guys, Brown said. Its the beginning of the journey. It gets you ready for the season.Brown, a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, said hes trying to grow in all areas and seeks continued improvement even after he set the NFL record for most receptions in any three consecutive seasons.He wont have Martavis Bryant on the opposite side after the talented wide receiver was suspended one year because he violated the leagues drug policy. Star running back LeVeon Bell could also sit out four games after missing multiple drug tests.It could affect the teams Super Bowl aspirations, but Brown isnt worried.In the course of the year, theres always going to be adversity, said Brown, who missed the Steelers January playoff loss to Denver with a concussion. The only thing we can control is how we deal with it.Thats the way hes handling his contract situation, too.I could get into contract talk, but thats not my focus, Brown said. Im confident in the Rooney family and the Pittsburgh Steelers in getting something done. Right now, Im just focused on the season, working on my game and continuing to get better. ' ' '