On Saturday, the LSU Tigers lost against the Wisconsin Badgers when LSU’s quarterback Brandon Harris threw an interception to the Badger’s cornerback, D’Cota Dixon to upset a win over the Tigers.
LSU’s offensive tackle Josh Boutte took an illegal after play hit on D’Cota Dixon while he celebrating his interception
It’s no surprise that Boutte was ejected from he game, but at the time, the LSU coach defend his OT’s play calling it a “logical” hit.
Les Miles also said that Boutte is “not a malicious guy,” but he also said that Boutte called Dixon to apologize for his unsportsmanlike play.
It was announced on Monday that Josh Boutte would be suspended for one game, week 2.
Week 2 is the home opener against Jacksonville State.
LSU coach Les Miles has suspended OG Josh Boutte for one game.
And along with the LSU announcement, we have the statement that The SEC commission Greg Sankey put out regarding the play:
“I have independently reviewed the play resulting in the ejection of Josh Boutte near the end of LSU’s game against Wisconsin on Saturday. The game officials correctly assessed a penalty and ejection for Mr. Boutte’s flagrant contact, which occurred well after the play had concluded. I have accepted the one-game suspension imposed by Les Miles and, because LSU has taken appropriate action, have determined that no additional penalty shall be imposed by the Conference office.”
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