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Tyrann Mathieu speaks of painful upbringing

Posted: Updated: Jan 5, 2012 02:39 PM
By Robb Hays - email
LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu walks off the field with his head held high after the Tigers win over Georgia in the SEC championship. LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu walks off the field with his head held high after the Tigers win over Georgia in the SEC championship.
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -

LSU's Tyrann Mathieu has quickly risen to become one of the biggest stars of the team. 

Nicknamed "The Honey Badger," he is a star on the field and a big hit among LSU fans.

FOX Sports recently interviewed Mathieu about his painful upbringing.  

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