Kyle Wilson

The Oregon Ducks are looking to put LeGarrette Blount's punch and suspension in the past by focusing on Purdue this weekend, although there's little doubt the drama will have lingering effects. "LeGarrette's not going to be here so we have to move on," was how linebacker Spencer Paysinger summed up the team's mindset. Blount appeared briefly at practice on Tuesday, but did not suit up. He did not speak to reporters. The running back was suspended last Friday after he punched Boise State defensive end Byron Hout following the Broncos' 19-8 victory over the Ducks the night before. Hout was seen taunting Blount, who ... Read Full Story

Boise State coach Chris Petersen defended his decision not to suspend Byron Hout for his taunting that led to LeGarrette Blount's punch during the postgame handshakes after the No. 14 Broncos' victory over Oregon on Thursday. On the Western Athletic Conference teleconference Monday, Petersen said the defensive end is being disciplined for yelling in Blount's face and tapping him on the shoulder pad. But Petersen added he believes "we've done the right thing" in not suspending him for any games. "I do think Byron is being disciplined, there is no question about that," Petersen said. "It was the wrong thing to do to say ... Read Full Story

Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount called Boise State defensive end Byron Hout and coach Chris Petersen to apologize for the punch he threw following Thursday's game between the two teams. Blount and Ducks coach Chip Kelly made the conciliatory phone call on Saturday. A spokesman for Oregon confirmed it took place, but would not discuss what was said. Blount punched Hout in the jaw following the 16th-ranked Ducks' 19-8 loss to the 14th-ranked Broncos on Thursday night. Hout was knocked to his knees. On Friday, Kelly suspended Blount for the rest of the season, effectively ending his career at Oregon. Blount will remain on ... Read Full Story

Don't worry too much about LeGarrette Blount. He won't be playing football anymore this season, but the University of Oregon still has his back. Tuition and books for the rest of the year. Room and board, too. Oregon certainly can afford to keep the running back/heavyweight slugger on the books. Nike co-founder Phil Knight made sure of that recently when he gave $100 million to the university so it could compete against powerhouses like Boise State. And if Blount gets too antsy, he can even practice with his teammates. "We're not going to throw LeGarrette Blount out on the street," vowed Oregon coach Chip ... Read Full Story

More at Zennie62.com | Follow me on Twitter! | Get my widget! | Visit YouTube | Visit UShow.com On YouTube.com What I find really infuriating about the " LeGarrette Blount punch " issue, where Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount punched Boise State Defensive End Byron Hout after Thursday night's Oregon v. Boise State football game, is the number of people who can't look at the video or the issue and agree to talk about race in a constructive way. I've found there are two categories of readers: 1) People who want to attack any mention of race. 2) People who have to mention something ... Read Full Story