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"Honey Badger" is history at LSU

Posted: 08.10.2012 at 1:54 PM

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In this Sept. 10, 2011, file photo, LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State in Baton Rouge, La. LSU has dismissed Heisman Trophy finalist Mathieu from its football program for violating school and team rules. / Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, LA (AP) --
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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