LSU announced Monday morning that offensive lineman Josh Boutte has been suspended for the Jacksonville State game after his late hit on Saturday. Per LSUSports.net:

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BATON ROUGE – LSU coach Les Miles has suspended offensive lineman Josh Boutte for one game for his late-game personal foul on Wisconsin defensive back D’Cota Dixon.

Miles said Boutte will sit out LSU’s home-opener against Jacksonville State on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.

“Josh made a mistake and will serve a one game suspension because of it,” Miles said. “Even though this was done by mistake, a play like this does not belong in the game of football and therefore action must be taken.

“This play does not define Josh as a person and is not indicative of the type of player he is. We sincerely apologize for his mistake.”

Miles said that Boutte called Dixon on Monday morning to personally apologize for the personal foul.

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Mouche337

He should have ran to the sideline and laid that blow on Miles. I don't think any of the Tiger fans would have had a problem with that. They might have even made him a team Captain. He would've had my vote!

Reply•81 months

Tiger in Texas

Mouche- I was thinking the same thing- he should have unloaded on Les and/or Cam. Those two need a wake up call!

81 months

ColeLSU

While it was definitely a cheap shot and should be punished, I was kind of glad to see someone show an ounce of 'give a shit' attitude on the field. We have no fire

Reply•81 months

whoyodaddy

Give Josh a medal. Only good hit of the day. Maybe he can instill some fight into the Tigers, Les can't.

Reply•81 months

RileyTime

Big whoop, he misses Jacksonville St. That means nothing.

Reply•81 months

TaderSalad

Les suspended rest of his career for a decade of false promises and failed offenses.

Reply•81 months

chesty

No whistle, frick em

Reply•81 months

jimmy the leg

Les with an undisciplined squad? I'm shocked I tell you...shocked!

Reply•81 months

SECLSUFAN

Les should be more worried about a permanent suspension for himself as in being fired of course!! Can't get his team motivated to play, can't generate any offense, can't display the talent he has. Time to win over Herman & get us back to being relevant rather than overrated every season.

Reply•81 months

BabyTac

It wasn't a 'mistake' and even if it was it doesn't excuse the action. Completely uncalled for.

Reply•81 months

Bmath

So, if it wasn't a mistake then you think he made the correct decision? I suspect you are confusing the word "mistake" with "accident."

81 months

Vernonbrew22

On to game 2. Get ready Tigers

Reply•81 months

tigerbutt

Too much stupid up in here.

Reply•81 months

EddieHewitt

The whistle was never blown to signal the play dead.

Reply•81 months

Gumbo1

The whistle was blown. As for those calling for Boutte to be suspended for the whole year. That is a bunch of crap. He made an error in judgement in the heat of frustration. He is going to pay for it now. I think a 2 game suspension would have sent a better message. On another note, I think Les should have worded his statement better. I know what he means when he says "mistake" and he means Boutte made an error in judgement. The word mistake in this context especially after Les' prior statement about how it could have been that Boutte did not realize the play was dead.

81 months

BabyTac

Should be out for the year. Cheapest shot I've ever seen in sports. Couldve really injured that DB both on and off the field.

Reply•81 months

jmercado

Agree..

81 months

Mr.Perfect

Injured him on and off the field???? Care to explain the difference?

81 months

CaptainJ47

Definitely not the cheapest one I have ever seen.