Tyrann Mathieu Tells NFL Teams He Failed 10 Drug Tests Prior to Suspension

[RTR91]

During one visit, Mathieu was asked how many drug tests he failed before he was suspended in college.

According to an assistant coach for the team, Mathieu responded: "I quit counting at 10. I really don't know."

The coach, who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment about the evaluation, doesn't dump all of the blame on Mathieu. He points a finger at LSU.

"If he flunked 10 tests before they suspended him, it shows that he got no kind of help," the coach said.

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Of course, Mathieu should have stopped after the first failed test. However, I agree with the NFL coach. Where's LSU? Why aren't they helping? Coach Saban talks about helping guys in this situation. Guess LSU and Miles prefer to let the players do their thing.

 

[mikes12]

Honey Badger don't care.

 

[yesitsmed23]

If that's true, then that's sad and LSU's staff should be ashamed they took no action earlier or even tried to help him.

 

[92tide]

Honey Badger don't care.

apparently "the hat" doesn't either

 

[DocCrimson]

apparently "the hat" doesn't either

This.

 

[bamahippie]

Wow, he beat Dakota Moseley by a field goal. Field goal (3x) = enough by itself to get 99.9% percent of athletes kicked out of school. Dang.

 

[bamamc1]

The barners will be glad this came out.......

 

[RollTide1224]

Is it possible he stopped counting after 10 because he doesn't know what number comes next?

 

[IM4UA]

Is it possible he stopped counting after 10 because he doesn't know what number comes next?

Maybe he couldn't figure out the Velcro on his shoes so he could keep going.

 

[TidefaninOS]

Not sure I'm buying this - would like to see if Les/LSU has a response. Just may be TM's effort to deflect some of the blame.

 

[mikes12]

Does 'spice' smell like corndogs?

 

[crimsonaudio]

Not sure I'm buying this - would like to see if Les/LSU has a response. Just may be TM's effort to deflect some of the blame.

Yeah, because lying about using _more_ drugs will certainly help his NFL evaluation.

 

[TidefaninOS]

Yeah, because lying about using _more_ drugs will certainly help his NFL evaluation.

No, not smart, for sure, and it wouldn't make much sense to me, either. Just saying that it's already known about his habit, so it could be that he wants LSU to share the blame.

 

[deltatider]

I noticed the article said Dre spoke to Marvin Lewis on the Badger's behalf. That was a bit of a surprise to me.

 

[RTR91]

LSU denies the report and will release a statement later today. Also, Mathieu's agent isn't happy about this. Link

Tyrann Mathieu told an NFL assistant he failed at least 10 drug tests at LSU, a USA TODAY Sports columnist wrote Friday. LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette said the school denies the charge and will issue a statement later Friday.

Mathieu's agent Pat Lawlor also disputed the charge and disappointment in the revelation of private meetings with player.


"It's extremely disappointing that an NFL coach would voice what takes place in personal discussions with players, let alone an issue that Tyrann's been dealing with," Lawlor said. "And the other side is that it's not true. Basically he's asked so many questions about drug use he gives no answers of specificity. He just says 'I did it' and that's it. You usually don't see a coach saying that."

 

[rtcjny]

Honey Badger is proof drugs stunt your growth.

 

[CrimsonSEC]

Honey Badger don't care.

Yup, he tokes want he wants.

 

[jthomas666]

"I stopped counting at 10"?

Damn.

Les has some 'splainin' to do.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

Is it possible he stopped counting after 10 because he doesn't know what number comes next?

No... Tyran almost ran out of toes

Does he think admitting to failing all those drug test will help his draft status?

 

[bamagradinATL]

I would have said, "I don't remember."