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LSU's Mathieu Kicked Off Team For Violating Rules

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LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) works out during NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. (AP Photo) LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) works out during NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. (AP Photo)

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.

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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