Saying he was not going to "throw LeGarrette Blount out on the street" Oregon Football Coach Chip Kelly suspended the senior running back for the remainder of the current season today. Kelly said after watching the film of last night's incident where Blount punched Boise's Byron Hout following the end of Oregon's 19-8 loss he knew right away what he wanted to do. But, he added, he also didn't want to make a hasty decision. "He understands he made a mistake" said the first year head coach, "but he has to pay for that mistake. Kelly said Blount will remain a part of the Oregon football program. "We're not going to throw LeGarrette Blount out on the street."
Oregon Athletic Director, and former head coach, Mike Bellotti said it was all Kelly's decision, but it was one that he and the administration supported.
Kelly said that Blount did have a redshirt year available, but added that he did not believe that the 6'2", 240 pound senior would be eligible.
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