PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)—Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount has 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.
The phone conversations was first reported in The Register-Guard newspaper in Eugene.
Updated Sunday, Sep 6, 2009
Head to Head - Week 1
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 152 | 121 | 31 | 6 | 10.0% | 8/70 | 2 | 17:28 |
| Boise State | 361 | 197 | 164 | 22 | 50.0% | 6/63 | 3 | 42:32 |
