11/02/09

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ Oregon coach Chip Kelly says there's nothing
to report about the possible reinstatement of suspended running
back LeGarrette Blount.

Kelly spoke to reporters Monday morning during his weekly
teleconference.

Blount was suspended for punching Boise State defensive end
Byron Hout in the aftermath of Oregon's season-opening loss to the
Broncos. He was suspended for the season by Kelly the next day, but
allowed to continue practicing with the team.

Kelly later announced that Blount could be reinstated if he met
certain conditions.

There was speculation Blount could return this week because
Kelly had previously targeted Saturday's game against Stanford as
his first possible appearance.

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