Mathieu off team

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Mathieu off team

Alleva: ‘He’s a good kid, but he broke the rules’

BY LES EAST
Advocate sportswriter
August 11, 2012
3 COMMENTS
Tyrann Mathieu, a Heisman Trophy finalist a year ago and the most dynamic player on LSU’s preseason No. 1-ranked football team, was permanently dismissed from the Tigers on Friday — bringing to an end a career that lasted only two years but was easily one of the most colorful in school history, teeming with big highlights, a catchy nickname and slices of controversy.

LSU coach Les Miles said the dismissal of Mathieu, a junior defensive back/punt returner from New Orleans, was for “violation of team policy.” Neither Miles nor athletic director Joe Alleva, who both spoke at a brief midday news conference, said which policy was violated by Mathieu, who was held out of a game against Auburn last season for a violation that was widely reported to be a second failed drug test.

“I’m not going to confirm or deny either one,” Alleva said.

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[Aikbach]

"Good kids" don't break the rules to an extent they're kicked off the team.

[The30YardSlant]

Wondr if he'll find his way to Baylor like all those other "troubled" kids this offseason

[8FOR!3]

Everybody I know that's met him has nothing good to say about him as a person.

[Aikbach]

Originally Posted by The30YardSlant

Wondr if he'll find his way to Baylor like all those other "troubled" kids this offseason

In that case everyone deserves a second chance, quit being judgmental

Sic Em Honey Badger.