Mathieu named Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week
LSU sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu was named the Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week for his performance against Oregon, LSU announced Wednesday.
 
LSU tabs Student Athletes of the Month
Mathieu was also named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week and the Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association Defensive Player of Week.
LSU released its September “Student-Athletes of the Month” on Wednesday.
LSU freshman running back Terrence Magee, junior long jumper Brittany Porter, sophomore safety Craig Loston, basketball player Shanece McKinney, junior basketball player Justin Hamilton and senior tennis player Tom Knights were honored.
 
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