Louisiana State’s Bold Cornerback Is Off the Team»www.nytimes.com/2012/08/ ··· eam.htmlMathieu, a junior, was poised to be one of the major stars in college football. L.S.U. is ranked No. 1 in the preseason coaches’ poll and Mathieu,
who finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy balloting last year (as a sophomore), is considered one of the most explosive players in the country. His penchant for causing turnovers and his ability to turn punt returns into scoring opportunities made him the unquestioned star of L.S.U.’s run to the national title game last season.
• Suspended for violating team rules. No official detail were given, however LSU/SEC rules suggest any player with 3 positive drug test must be suspended for one year.
• Would be a Junior, so no NFL options
• Could wait out the year and apply to return to LSU or another D1 School.
• Most likely will transfer, but can not play in NCAA D1/D2/D3. Only options (if Mathieu did fail a third drug test) are a Football Championship Subdivision university (formerly Division I-AA) or for one in the N.A.I.A., or a Junior College.
Previous players with this level of talent, but with this level of problems went from NFL first round, to NFL 4th or 5th rounds.
Wonder if Honey Badger cares now?
