(As if things aren't weird enough on the blue turf. Killer form on the cheap shot from Blount.)
Congrats have to go out to the Broncos and their fans. Barring an upset of epic proportions, you can pencil yourself in for a BCS game after taking down Oregon 19-8. A secondary congratulations go out, once again, to the fans in Boise for creating one of the most terrifying atmosphere's in all of sports at "the Blue".
With that out of the way, last night's game was once of the most bizarre college football games in recent memory. Beyond the obvious, viewed here for those who haven't seen it, the game featured two offensive minded teams playing extremely well on defense. Boise State gave up more yards on the Ducks one offensive score than they had given up the entire 1st half. Add this to a rarely seen safety, a punt bouncing off the head of the kicking team and one of the most unusual penalty calls ever. Not exactly a "he was giving him the business" moment, but any penalty call that includes the the words "so, basically what we've got here" is pure gold. I genuinely enjoyed watching this game...right up until the end.
It would be remiss of me not to mention the elephant in the room concerning this game. Channeling his inner Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson, Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount sucker punched Boise State lineman Byron Hout and knocked him out ( I don't care how fast he got back up, he clearly went out from that punch). Granted he was provoked, although very slightly from my vantage point at home, but seriously, grow up LeGarrette. It's a give and take game; you say that Bosie's in for an "ass whoopin'" then don't deliver, you've got to expect to eat a little crow postgame. But Blount didn't keep his foolish behavior limited to the field because, well, why not try to get a little extra attention for his temper tantrum by trying to go into the stands. Great idea, it worked out so well for all those involved at the Palace that one time. After awhile it just became a show for the nation. It was one of the those "hold me back!" moments where there is no intention to fight but you put on a good front for everyone. I wonder what his teammates thought of his performance, or what they will think of it later in the season. If it is that easy to get under LeGarrette's skin this early, imagine the crowds at UCLA and USC later on. Brutal stuff coming for the Ducks.
It's a shame it had to end that way last night. What could have been one of the more memorable games this season will likely become one all parties involved in will like to forget.
***UPDATE***: Oregon suspends Blount for remainder of the season. Probably too harsh but I'm not going to complain. It's his own fault. Tough way to learn how one impulsive action can ruin your career, or life for that matter. He needs help now or we could be looking at another Maurice Clarett situation.
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