HBO’s Inland Northwest — 12.4.09

Oregon’s LaGarrette Blount (9) scores on Oregon State in the second half during their NCAA college football game Thursday in Eugene, Ore. Oregon defeated Oregon State 37-33 to win the Pac-10 title and go on to play in the Rose Bowl. Blount, as you may recall, was suspended by Oregon after hit punched ex-Lake City High star Byron Houk after the Ducks loss to Boise State earlier this season. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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