Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount is reinstated

November 9, 4:20 PMOhio State Buckeyes ExaminerSean Jackson

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LeGarrette Blount returns this weekend for Oregon
AP Photo/Don Ryan

Sports Illustrated reports that Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount was reinstated today. He will be able to play in this Saturday’s game against Arizona State.

Blount was suspended when he punched a Boise State player at the end of the game. Since the incident Blount has been working with the university to fix his behavioral problem and has shown great progress.

The timing of this is crucial not only for Oregon football but for Blount. He’s been giving a second chance after proving he’s made progress off the field.

So why is this important for Buckeye fans? For one Oregon is one of a handful of teams Ohio State could face in the Rose Bowl. Oregon is tied with Arizona in the lead for the Pac 10 with one conference loss apiece. USC, Stanford, and Oregon State all have 2 conference losses. Oregon plays Arizona State this weekend before their showdown in Tucson against Arizona next week. They finish the season with Oregon State. If they win out and the Buckeyes beat Iowa, they’ll be on a collision course in Pasadena.