Tyrann Mathieu undergoing drug rehab in Houston, source confirms

SmashMouth · 08-17-2012, 12:41 PM

Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu has put his playing career on hold to undergo drug rehabilitation at a Houston clinic, where he has been since Monday.
A source confirmed to the Times-Picayune the media report that Mathieu was in rehab indefinitely. The Heisman finalist and All-American who was kicked off the team Aug. 10 for failing multiple drug tests, was expected to transfer to a Football Championship Subdivision team soon but his uncle, Tyrone Mathieu, told Fox-8 that Mathieu's health is the family's biggest concern.
Mathieu is under the guidance of former NBA guard John Lucas at Right Step recovery in Houston.
Lucas, the NBA's No. 1 pick in 1976, has worked as a counselor to athletes with substance abuse problems after cocaine and alcohol troubles disrupted his career. He worked for a short time with former LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft in 2007.
LSU Coach Les Miles spoke with Mathieu on Tuesday night when Mathieu was exploring the possibility of a return to LSU in 2013.
Miles said he advised Mathieu "just to make a great decision, do the right things. He'll do that.
"I just wanted him to know we'll support him in whatever he wants to do. At this point in time he has to do the things that make him happy and make sense for his future. Then we'll all be happy."
Mathieu was booted off the team Friday and visited McNeese State the same day and also has expressed interest in Nicholls State. Bothy are FCS schools (Division 1-AA) where Mathieu would become eligible immediately.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,550 Blog Entries: 29	Tyrann Mathieu undergoing drug rehab in Houston, source confirms Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu has put his playing career on hold to undergo drug rehabilitation at a Houston clinic, where he has been since Monday. A source confirmed to the Times-Picayune the media report that Mathieu was in rehab indefinitely. The Heisman finalist and All-American who was kicked off the team Aug. 10 for failing multiple drug tests, was expected to transfer to a Football Championship Subdivision team soon but his uncle, Tyrone Mathieu, told Fox-8 that Mathieu's health is the family's biggest concern. Mathieu is under the guidance of former NBA guard John Lucas at Right Step recovery in Houston. Lucas, the NBA's No. 1 pick in 1976, has worked as a counselor to athletes with substance abuse problems after cocaine and alcohol troubles disrupted his career. He worked for a short time with former LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft in 2007. LSU Coach Les Miles spoke with Mathieu on Tuesday night when Mathieu was exploring the possibility of a return to LSU in 2013. Miles said he advised Mathieu "just to make a great decision, do the right things. He'll do that. "I just wanted him to know we'll support him in whatever he wants to do. At this point in time he has to do the things that make him happy and make sense for his future. Then we'll all be happy." Mathieu was booted off the team Friday and visited McNeese State the same day and also has expressed interest in Nicholls State. Bothy are FCS schools (Division 1-AA) where Mathieu would become eligible immediately. link back