re: Herb Vincent (LSU AAD) clears up TM7s status w/ LSU...Discredits GG!

Despite his dismissal - Mathieu did his part on the field the past few seasons and brought a lot of positive attention to LSU through his production and persona.

I don't think LSU wants to deny him the opportunity to continue his work towards getting his degree since had he not been an athlete - this wouldn't be an issue. He's done more than enough to get his remaining credits paid for IMO.

I'm a TCU grad and I know there are very few athletes that leave early to pursue their careers in sports (mostly baseball players, and a few "hardship" types for football). I know that if they've represented the university well - TCU does what it can to ensure the individual can continue towards earning their degree there.

Most recent example being RB Ed Wesley who declared for the supplemental draft after spring, didn't get picked, but signed as a UDFA with the Cowboys He had to quit school so he could work (even if that meant regular, non-football employment) to provide for his mother who suffers from severe, debilitating rheumatoid arthritis. He's about 3 semesters shy of his degree right now and it's paid for if he doesn't make it in the pros.

Just like I'm pretty sure LSU has figured out a way to cover D Byrd's current enrollment in some form or fashion.



ETA:

As far as him being a student at LSU for a year and facing basically a "one year suspension" and returning for one year after that... It may depend on an NCAA and not a University ruling. IDK.