Tide offer CB, the next Honey Badger? 
February, 27, 2013
Feb 27
2:54
PM ET
By
Greg Ostendorf | ESPN.com
Despite the off-field issues, former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu was one of the most dynamic players in all of college football. As a sophomore, he won the Bednarik award, earned first-team All-American honors and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.
However, Alabama never offered Mathieu a scholarship because he was too short. The Crimson Tide don’t want to make the same mistake twice.
However, Alabama never offered Mathieu a scholarship because he was too short. The Crimson Tide don’t want to make the same mistake twice.
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