Oregon announced today that it will suspend RB LeGarrette Blount for the duration of the season after he punched Boise State LB Byron Hout last night.
What does this mean for his chances in April 2010? Nothing good. Blount could have used a strong 2009 to bolster his draft stock and make him a viable second- or third-round draft choice. Now, he will sit out all of 2009 and almost certainly ensure he will not be drafted in 2010.
Showing posts with label LeGarrette Blount. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LeGarrette Blount. Show all posts
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Blount Punches Ticket to Tumble-Town
In the last post, I anointed Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount as one of the top draft-eligible running backs in college football. Thursday night, he made waves in a way that will likely send him tumbling down early draft boards.
Blount hit the exacta at Boise State, turning in a poor physical and mental performance. He carried 8 times for -5 yards, the worst performance of his college career. Then, during the post-game handshake, Blount punched a Boise State player on the field, and was escorted off by players, coaches and security.
This could be the final straw for Blount, who possesses enormous talent but is now in trouble yet again. In February, he was suspended indefinitely for a "failure to fulfill team obligations," according to Mike Bellotti. The Oregonian reported on February 10 that Blount "[had] been a no-show at various team meetings in the offseason." Now, he could be a no-show for good, as in kicked off the team. The Chip Kelly era started with a resounding thud with the 19-8 loss to Boise State, and now the new coach may be forced to dish out harsh discipline to one of his best players.
At the very least, Blount's antics off the field do not bode well for future character evaluations when the draft nears.
Blount hit the exacta at Boise State, turning in a poor physical and mental performance. He carried 8 times for -5 yards, the worst performance of his college career. Then, during the post-game handshake, Blount punched a Boise State player on the field, and was escorted off by players, coaches and security.
This could be the final straw for Blount, who possesses enormous talent but is now in trouble yet again. In February, he was suspended indefinitely for a "failure to fulfill team obligations," according to Mike Bellotti. The Oregonian reported on February 10 that Blount "[had] been a no-show at various team meetings in the offseason." Now, he could be a no-show for good, as in kicked off the team. The Chip Kelly era started with a resounding thud with the 19-8 loss to Boise State, and now the new coach may be forced to dish out harsh discipline to one of his best players.
At the very least, Blount's antics off the field do not bode well for future character evaluations when the draft nears.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Pac-10's Top 10
While at USC football practice Thursday to watch Day 1 of the Matt Barkley era, I spoke at length with a former Daily Trojan colleague of mine, Dan Greenspan, who currently writes for CollegeFootballNews.com. Dan has contributed to this blog before, and this is not the last time his name will show up within its confines.
Dan and I discussed the 2010 draft for a little bit, and he laid out his pre-season Top 10 Draft-Eligible Prospects in the Pac-10 Conference. This is his list.
1. Taylor Mays, S, USC
2. Walter Thurmond, CB, Oregon
3. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona
4. Brian Price, DT, UCLA
5. Charles Brown, OT, USC
6. Syd'Quan Thompson, DB, Cal
7. Damian Williams, WR, USC
8. LeGarrette Blount, RB, Oregon
9. Jahvid Best, RB, Cal
10. Lawrence Guy, DL, ASU
My Take:
Mays is an all-world defensive talent who would have certainly been a first round pick in this past year's draft. With another solid year as the anchor of the USC defense, Mays very well could solidify a top 10 pick in 2010, and likely sneak into the top 5.
Gronkowski is a physical specimen at 6-6, 265, and continues to improve his game each year. He could end up being the first or second TE off the board overall when it's all said and done.
Blount and Best are a pair of talented running backs with tremendous skillsets. I think Best has the potential to rise up this list as the season progresses, and if he reaches his full potential. could be a top-20 pick overall in the 2010 first round.
Dan and I discussed the 2010 draft for a little bit, and he laid out his pre-season Top 10 Draft-Eligible Prospects in the Pac-10 Conference. This is his list.
1. Taylor Mays, S, USC
2. Walter Thurmond, CB, Oregon
3. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona
4. Brian Price, DT, UCLA
5. Charles Brown, OT, USC
6. Syd'Quan Thompson, DB, Cal
7. Damian Williams, WR, USC
8. LeGarrette Blount, RB, Oregon
9. Jahvid Best, RB, Cal
10. Lawrence Guy, DL, ASU
My Take:
Mays is an all-world defensive talent who would have certainly been a first round pick in this past year's draft. With another solid year as the anchor of the USC defense, Mays very well could solidify a top 10 pick in 2010, and likely sneak into the top 5.
Gronkowski is a physical specimen at 6-6, 265, and continues to improve his game each year. He could end up being the first or second TE off the board overall when it's all said and done.
Blount and Best are a pair of talented running backs with tremendous skillsets. I think Best has the potential to rise up this list as the season progresses, and if he reaches his full potential. could be a top-20 pick overall in the 2010 first round.
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