Family and friends laud LSU cornerback Tyrann Matheiu's landing in Arizona

papz · 04-27-2013, 08:19 PM

Family and friends of Tyrann Mathieu were standing in line with happiness and congratulations on being picked by Arizona in the third round of the NFL draft. His father, Tyrone, did offer one caveat.

"He stepped into full grown manhood the minute his name was announced," a joyful elder Mathieu said. "Everything falls on him now, no more reaching back."

That's the truth. After the long, hard road that Tyrann Mathieu laid out for himself with his off-field transgressions, he ended up with the best possible result. He's joining a Cardinals team with a big brother, former LSU teammate Patrick Peterson, waiting to take him under wing.

But Mathieu, the precociously talented All-American cornerback and Heisman Trophy finalist in 2011, starts his NFL career with two strikes. All the support in the world from Peterson can't overcome the damage one more bad decision could render.

After being booted off the LSU team last August and then being arrested for marijuana possession two months later, Mathieu's life has been about a journey to redemption that is far from complete.

Peterson knows that but he also believes in his friend and former roommate. The two have spent a lot of time together during Mathieu's rehabilitation process, giving the Honey Badger at least one true believer.

"The guy is ready to play football," said Peterson, who made the Pro Bowl in his second season with Arizona last year. "He made a mistake, was in a position where he got caught with marijuana, but he understands the importance of being accountable and being a role model, so that stuff's behind him."

Read more: Family and friends laud LSU cornerback Tyrann Matheiu's landing in Arizona | NOLA.com

Arizona is LSU West now. I'll be rooting for you boys.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	Family and friends laud LSU cornerback Tyrann Matheiu's landing in Arizona Family and friends of Tyrann Mathieu were standing in line with happiness and congratulations on being picked by Arizona in the third round of the NFL draft. His father, Tyrone, did offer one caveat. "He stepped into full grown manhood the minute his name was announced," a joyful elder Mathieu said. "Everything falls on him now, no more reaching back." That's the truth. After the long, hard road that Tyrann Mathieu laid out for himself with his off-field transgressions, he ended up with the best possible result. He's joining a Cardinals team with a big brother, former LSU teammate Patrick Peterson, waiting to take him under wing. But Mathieu, the precociously talented All-American cornerback and Heisman Trophy finalist in 2011, starts his NFL career with two strikes. All the support in the world from Peterson can't overcome the damage one more bad decision could render. After being booted off the LSU team last August and then being arrested for marijuana possession two months later, Mathieu's life has been about a journey to redemption that is far from complete. Peterson knows that but he also believes in his friend and former roommate. The two have spent a lot of time together during Mathieu's rehabilitation process, giving the Honey Badger at least one true believer. "The guy is ready to play football," said Peterson, who made the Pro Bowl in his second season with Arizona last year. "He made a mistake, was in a position where he got caught with marijuana, but he understands the importance of being accountable and being a role model, so that stuff's behind him." Read more: Family and friends laud LSU cornerback Tyrann Matheiu's landing in Arizona \| NOLA.com Arizona is LSU West now. I'll be rooting for you boys. Joker likes this.
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