Pac-10 approves reinstatement of Oregon's LeGarrette Blount
The Pacific-10 Conference today approved Oregon's request to have tailback LeGarrette Blount reinstated for the rest of the season.
Blount was originally suspended for the season by Oregon Coach Chip Kelly after the running back punched Boise State player Byron Hout following the Ducks' season opening loss on Sept. 3.
"After a thorough review of the situation, I am convinced LeGarrette Blount paid a significant and appropriate price for the mistakes he made on the field, and that he has learned important life-long lessons," Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott said in a statement.
Blount has been reinstated immediately, meaning he can play in Oregon's home game this week against Arizona State.
Oregon (7-2) is coming off a 51-42 loss at Stanford but will claim the conference's Rose Bowl bid if it wins its last three games against Arizona State, Arizona and Oregon State.
-- Chris Dufresne
Photo: LeGarrette Blount. Credit: Steve Dykes / Getty Images
If LeGarrette Blount was a linebacker or safety this might actually help the Ducks. They haven't had any problems running the ball since Blount was suspended.
P.S. Mr. Dufresne, love your writing. Thanks.
Posted by: Daniel J | November 09, 2009 at 10:36 AM
I live in Boise and am a Boise State fan saw the event on TV and then all of the aftermath. Although I think he needed to be punished and was, I thought the punish in my mind was a bit excessive. No reason to squash all hope for the young man, which I don't think they(coaches/admin)did by the account of what is happening now. Wish him the best.
Posted by: Kevin in Boise Idaho | November 09, 2009 at 01:19 PM
thanks that's funny I tweeted the same thing....wondering if Blount could play defense because they don't really need him on offense....
Chris Dufresne
Posted by: Chris Dufresne | November 09, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Best of luck to Blount and the Ducks!! Hope to see ya'll in the Rose Bowl! GO DUCKS!! (ONE OF YOUR MISSISSIPPI FANS!)
Posted by: glennda | November 09, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Blount should never be allowed to play college ball again, period. His ‘career’ ended the day he assaulted Byron Hout.
Posted by: Buddesatva | November 09, 2009 at 02:13 PM