Torturing an animal is a peak into ones mind.
No doubt, this guy is the type that would readily harm anyone in society who he thinks "dissed" him.
It's also yet another example of how demented far too many who play games are.
The University should kick the scumbag off the team and a court of law should require him to pay for the vet bill(s).
This.
Someone capable of this sort of stupid cruelty needs to face consequences.