re: Tyrann Mathieu inspired by NFL Rookie Symposium

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Tyrann was kicked off of LSU's team for marijuana use. He is a college student. Many college students do this. Most LSU students drink to excess. Because he behaved like a "regular college student", he was treated with prejudice and disdain, and ultimately with hypocrisy. Honey Badger deserved better.

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Holy shite, this guy might actually be serious.

Cecil Collins
Ryan Perriloux
Damien James
Larry Foster

All agree

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Tyrann was kicked off of LSU's team for marijuana use. He is a college student. Many college students do this. Most LSU students drink to excess. Because he behaved like a "regular college student", he was treated with prejudice and disdain, and ultimately with hypocrisy. Honey Badger deserved better.

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Whether you like the law or not, marijuana is illegal. Tyrann knew it was illegal. Tyrann knew the rules to be a member of the LSU football team and that he would be drug tested one day. He knew the consequences if he got caught. He chose to ignore the rules. He deserved everything he got.

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Whether you like the law or not, marijuana is illegal. Tyrann knew it was illegal. Tyrann knew the rules to be a member of the LSU football team and that he would be drug tested one day. He knew the consequences if he got caught. He chose to ignore the rules. He deserved everything he got.

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Every other college student at LSU didn't have everything handed to him on a silver platter.

Does everyone else have scholarships to support them?

Is the school paying for their education so they may play on their athletic teams?

Does everyone else have small mundane things like meal plans, clothing and gear paid for like Mathieu did?

Does everyone else have access to one of the best training facilities with one of the best, well known nationwide athletic trainers and weight lifting coaches?

The answer is no. Shut up.

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Tyrann was kicked off of LSU's team for marijuana use. He is a college student. Many college students do this. Most LSU students drink to excess. Because he behaved like a "regular college student", he was treated with prejudice and disdain, and ultimately with hypocrisy. Honey Badger deserved better.

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This is not LSU's doing. Pot is on the NCAA's list of prohibited substances list. LSU couldn't have looked the other way even if it wanted to. To have done anything other than what they did would have risked forfeiting every game that he ever played in.

Oh...and he isn't "just like every other student". Playing football at LSU is a privilege. In order to enjoy that privilege, one must play by the rules...rules that are largely set by the NCAA. It was he who selfishly put LSU into a bad situation.

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Tyrann was kicked off of LSU's team for marijuana use. He is a college student. Many college students do this. Most LSU students drink to excess. Because he behaved like a "regular college student", he was treated with prejudice and disdain, and ultimately with hypocrisy. Honey Badger deserved better.

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College athletes aren't "normal college students". They're representatives of the school. The get special treatment and privileges. They are expected to act a certain way. The rules are in place for a reason. He didn't get kicked off for his first, second and third offense. He was not mistreated. He was given multiple chances.


I'm pulling for him like I do all tigers. Hope he has his shite together. Geaux TM.