[Tuck4Bama]

16 OREGON 8

14 BOISE STATE 19


Postgame punch mars No. 14 Boise State's commanding win over No. 16 Oregon

BOISE, Idaho -- Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount talked before the game about keeping emotions in check. Then he lost his own cool after No. 14 Boise State pushed around its big-conference neighbors.

Duck And Cover

Oregon posted just eight points in its season-opening loss to Boise State on Thursday night, by far the Ducks' lowest output for an opener since 2005.


Kellen Moore threw for 197 yards and a touchdown and the biggest home game in Boise State history became a four-quarter bullying of the No. 16 Ducks, 19-8 on Thursday night, clearing the biggest apparent obstacle between them and a possible second BCS bowl.

Team Stat Comparison


1st Downs 6 22
Total Yards 152 361
Passing 121 197
Rushing 31 164
Penalties 8-70 6-63
3rd Down Conversions 1-10 10-20
4th Down Conversions 0-2 2-4
Turnovers 2 3
Possession 17:28 42:32

[Gotham Dark Knight]

When a 1,000 yard back like Blount gets held to -5 yards by the D...yeah, someone is going to lose their cool...

[Quack Attack]

Thanks for posting this Tuck. This was one of the worst 1st half performances by a Duck football team I have seen maybe since the 1980's. No 1st downs until late in the 3rd qtr. Lets give the Broncos a little credit with a swarming defense and great game plan. I think even the Gators would have had some problems with that defense. Hard to tell.

Ducks offensive line needs maturity but thought the Ducks defense played outstanding and were on the field most of the game. Offense can be fixed, I am still mildly optimistic. Ducks have a very tough schedule this year and have to deal with it.

Blount was suspsended for the year today. Anybody think that was an excessive punishment? If he wouldn't have thrown punches at his own players and the coaches as well, he probably would have gotten off lightly. Ducks will miss him this year.

Anyways, Blount was suspended for the season announced today:

Oregon's LeGarrette Blount suspended for season but to remain with team - Behind The Ducks Beat