Tyrann Mathieu Dismissed from LSU--Violation of team policy

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  1. Contained Chaos

    Contained Chaos Don't we all?

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    Dude nobody is arguing with you. That's all well beside the point.
     
  2. Contained Chaos

    Contained Chaos Don't we all?

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    Some guys just can't handle fame, success, and expectations. Perhaps it was all going to his head a bit too much, and maybe that would have affected his play this year.
     
  3. Milesthebest

    Milesthebest Veteran Member

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    Plus, exactly what kind of personnel discipline does this show. What Jefferson did wasn't against the law either unless you TRY to trump up the charges like the BR DA did (and failed of course by the Grand Jury findings). People were crucifying Jefferson for lack of discipine, being an idiot, NOT being a team leader, etc. This is the exact same thing and IMO just like Jefferson, they just projected to me guys who were "me" guys. I never heard them talk about the team like Mettenberger does, Minter does, Simon does, the LSU running backs do, etc.
     
  4. asignupe99

    asignupe99 Founding Member

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    In certain scenarios, preseason ranking absolutely matter.
     
  5. Milesthebest

    Milesthebest Veteran Member

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    Only case I can remember was 2008 where Auburn was ranked like 20th to start, USC and Texas never lost and Auburn could climb no higher than 3rd. It mattered then for sure...any others?
     
  6. Bengal Buddy

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    I could not disagree more. The drug rule is absolutely necessary and it is fairly administered. This is not the first time Mathieu tested positive for drugs. It sounds like you want the players to run the program. There are team rule and everyone knows what they are and what are the penalties for violating them. You can't put this on Miles. Abusing drugs does not fall under the category of "kids being kids"; getting drunk at a bar does.
     
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  7. Winston1

    Winston1 Founding Member

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    I hope Mathieu gets his act together and finds a path forward. Most of all I am sad for this young man who has seen such hardship wasn't able to overcome his demons. LaSalle whether weed is legal or not it was only the tool Tyrann used to fail. Had it been legal he would have found something else.
    I will always remember his unbelievable performance last year fondly and hope he finds a way to get back on a positive path.
     
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  8. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    The shit he was suspended for last year was legal, next.......
     
  9. mobius481

    mobius481 Registered Member

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    Dude you're like Ross on Friends.

    "WE WERE ON A BREAK!!!!"
     
  10. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    Hypocritical. Smoking weed isn't abusing drugs. What kind of narrow minded statement is that?
     

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