FILE - This Dec. 3, 2011 file photo shows LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) returning a punt for a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. LSU has dismissed Heisman Trophy finalist Mathieu from its football program for violating school and team rules. At a news conference Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, coach Les Miles would not specify the reason Mathieu was kicked off the team. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
August 10, 2012 - 1:21 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. - LSU has dismissed Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann Mathieu from its football program for violating school and team rules.
The junior defensive back nicknamed Honey Badger was a surprising Heisman Trophy candidate last season as the Tigers won the Southeastern Conference championship and reached the BCS title game. LSU lost the championship 21-0 to Alabama.
At a news conference Friday, coach Les Miles would not specify the reason Mathieu was kicked off the team.
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