NEW ORLEANS - Former LSU standout Tyrann Mathieu has entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston since being dismissed from the Tigers, two media outlets reported.
Mathieu's adoptive father, Tryone Mathieu, told WVUE-TV in New Orleans and ESPN on Friday that the cornerback and punt returner known as the "Honey Badger" has been at the Right Step recovery center and is being counseled by former NBA player John Lucas.
Tyrone Mathieu said his son, 20, is committed to restoring his health and won't play football until he is confident that his rehab is complete. That may delay or rule out Mathieu transferring to McNeese State or another school at the FCS level and playing this season, after which he would be eligible for the NFL draft.
Sooners suspend DT
NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma defensive tackle Stacy McGee was suspended indefinitely Friday for what coach Bob Stoops called a violation of university policy.
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McGee is the fifth Oklahoma player to be suspended during this offseason. Receiver Kameel Jackson was eventually dismissed from the team, while defensive back Quentin Hayes and receivers Jaz Reynolds and Trey Franks have been reinstated to practice but won't be allowed to play in games.
Defensive end David King will move into McGee's position for now, coaches said.
Paterno book out soon
Joe Paterno had to be prodded by his family to read the grand jury report regarding Jerry Sandusky and did not understand some of its graphic terminology, a new book says.
The book, "Paterno" by Joe Posnanski, was purchased Friday by The Associated Press in advance of its release next week.
Posnanski describes a scene at Paterno's home, two days after Sandusky had been charged with child sex abuse last November. Paterno's family and an adviser were trying to tell the Penn State coach there was growing sentiment that Paterno must have known for years about the accusations against Sandusky. The book quotes Paterno as shouting, "I'm not omniscient!"
Paterno didn't want to read the report, but family members and Penn State communications assistant Guido D'Elia insisted he must. The book says Paterno didn't comprehend all the terms in the report, asking his son what sodomy meant.
According to the book, Paterno's son, Scott, told his mother that she should brace herself for the possibility that Joe could be fired.
Sue Paterno responded, "Scotty, that will kill him."
Joe Paterno was fired by school trustees two days later, on Nov. 9. He died in January at age 85 of cancer.
Extra points
• Touted Michigan freshman defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins injured his neck Friday and was hospitalized for evaluation and released.
• A magistrate in Alliance, Ohio, found Ohio State freshman running back Bri'onte Dunn not guilty of a disorderly conduct charge.
• A change in Notre Dame's uniform for its Oct. 6 game against Miami at Chicago's Soldier field led to extreme reactions on Twitter and fan boards Friday.
The special jerseys have metallic numbers that say IRISH on the front. The gold pants have a blue stripe on the left side with a leprechaun on it. The helmet is gold on the top and the right side and blue on the left with a leprechaun.
One person posted: "WE ARE! MD!" referring to uniforms Maryland wore last year based on the state's flag.
