Florida State Kicker Conor McAneney Arrested For Resisting Arrest

Florida State kicker Conor McAneney was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence and trespassing.

A spokesperson for Florida State said McAneney will be suspended from all team activities indefinitely. McAneney has his bond listed at $2,750. 

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McAneney was seen trespassing on a beach in the early morning of March 18. Police attempted to arrest him. However, according to police reports, McAneney became uncooperative and violent.

Police said they needed to use force to detain McAneney. He was taken to Broward Health Medical Center before being sent to jail.

The trespassing charge would’ve just been a misdemeanor. However, after allegedly resisting arrest, he will now face two third-degree felonies as well. In Florida, a third-degree felony can carry up to 5 years in prison or a $5,000 fine.

McAneney transferred from Quincy University earlier this year. Quincy University is a Division II school in Quincy, Illinois. 

Fellow kicker Gabe Panikowski also transferred to Florida State. Panikowski transferred from Division I Oklahoma State. The two kickers were expected to compete for a starting spot, although Panikowski was the favorite to win the starting spot even before McAneney’s arrest.

Florida State lost two kickers during the offseason. Jake Weinberg and Brunno Reus both left the team in the transfer portal. Weinberg transferred to Miami while Reus transferred to Missouri. 

McAneney went 7 of 10 in field goal attempts last season. He averaged 60 yards in his kickoffs as well, which is considered on the low end of NFL-level kickers.

It’s unknown whether McAneney has paid his bond. There is also no trial date set for him as well. Under Florida law, defendants must be tried for a misdemeanor within 90 days and a felony within 175 days.