Former LSU Standout Tyrann Mathieu in Rehab Center Fighting His Drug Addiction
Former LSU Standout Tyrann Mathieu in rehab center fighting his drug addiction – Former LSU Tigers standout Tyrann Mathieu has entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston since being dismissed from the Tigers, according to a television report. Fox 8 reports that Mathieu’s adoptive father, Tryone Mathieu, says that the 20-year-old star cornerback and punt returner known as the ”Honey Badger” has been at the Right Step recovery center and is being counseled by former NBA player John Lucas. Tyrone Mathieu says his son is committed to restoring his health and won’t play football until he is confident that his rehab is complete. That may rule out the possibility of Mathieu transferring to a school at the FCS level and playing this season, after which he would be eligible for the NFL draft. No one from Mathieu’s family appeared on camera in the New Orleans television report. LSU has said that about 20 college football programs have asked for permission to speak with Mathieu about transferring. Mathieu has visited McNeese State in Lake Charles, La., where classes began Wednesday. Nicholls State in Thibodaux, La., also has been granted permission to speak with Mathieu but has not met with him yet. Classes at Nicholls begin Aug. 22. It remains unclear what Mathieu’s future may hold if he sits out this season entirely. LSU coach Les Miles has declined to close the door entirely on the possibility, however remote, that Mathieu could play for LSU again in 2013. Miles said last Friday, when he announced Mathieu’s dismissal; it would make more sense for …
FOX 8 Exclusive: Tyrann Mathieu to remain in drug rehab
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But they've now decided, as a family, that Tyrann will remain at a drug rehab center in Houston for the near future, instead of returning to classes at LSU or any other college – in order to play football this fall. The Honey Badger's father, Tyrone …
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Tyrann Mathieu facing toughest battle in rehab
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The dismissed LSU defensive back entered a drug rehab center in Houston earlier this week to focus on his health instead of playing football this season elsewhere. FOX 8 in New Orleans reported Thursday night Mathieu and his family came to a decision …
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College football: Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu in rehab
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Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston after being dismissed from the Tigers, his father told WVUE-TV of New Orleans. Mathieu's dad said the "Honey Badger" has been at the Right Step recovery center and is being …
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