Blount should be Suspended for 2009

I stayed up all night watching the Oregon vs Boise State football game. What a great thing for fans of this sport to get to watch 2 programs put a lot on the line right out of the gate. Boise State ended up winning 19-8 in a game that didn't resememble any of the offensive fireworks that were expected. As a PAC-10 fan, I wasn't nearly as embarrased by the final score (afterall Boise State is 65-2 at home since 1999) as I was with the actions of Oregon running back LaGarrette Blount after the game. Last year Boise State was accused of some cheap shots during their win in Eugene. Prior to this year's game, Blount stated "We owe that team an as-whuppin". Tensions were high and emotions on edge prior to the game. After the game was over, a couple Boise State players had some things to say to Blount. Blount showing the immaturity that caused him to be suspended from the team in February for "failure to fulfill team obligations", responded by punching a Bronco in the face. It was a despicable act that should get him suspended for the rest of the year. It was absolutely uncalled for and under no circumstances excusable. Then as he was walking off the field hearing taunts from the fans had to be retrained by assistant coaches. The kid really crossed the line and shouldn't be allowed to play college football anymore. He also cost himself a lot of money as he was projected to be a first-round prospect in next year's NFL Draft. Teams are valueing character more these days and I am sure no GM wants to invest a lot of money into someone who acted like Blount did last night. Do the right thing Oregon and tell this kid that he no longer gets the honor of wearing a college football uniform. He would be lucky to get off that easy as assault charges could be a possibility. Classless and embarrassing.