From CNNSI:

"As the Broncos began celebrating on their famous blue turf, Hout yelled in Blount's face and tapped him on the shoulder pad. That drew an immediate scream from Boise State head coach Chris Petersen , but before Petersen could pull Hout away, Blount landed a right hand to the defensive end's jaw."

IMO the guy deserved what he got. Appears to me the coach knew Hout was in the wrong as well...