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Sources Identified in the Notre Dame Star Linebacker’s Deceased Girlfriend Hoax

UPDATE….The heartbreaking Manti Te’o deceased girlfriend hoax has identified one of the culprits behind the sick-joke. 

According to sources…investigators believe that there are several people responsible for prank.

In a press conference which took place tonight,  Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick acknowledged that he  was the victim of online predators and that they  took advantage of the athlete’s generosity and kindness.

Former student athlete and son of a California pastor,  Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, is believed to be in on the scandal.  Friends and relatives of  the acussed…asserted that Ronaiah was the man behind Lennay.

He created Lennay in 2008, one source said, and Te’o wasn’t the first person to have an online “relationship” with her.

We will continue to post updates as they become available.

Tuiasosopo, 22, is an aspiring actor , Model , Singer and  Dancer…In his online entertainment profile he describes himself as…

Quote: ” I am a young lying aspiring actor, singer, dancer, musician; basically well-rounded with an ruthlessly amazing work ethic. I am extremely passionate towards my music and the material i work with. I work very well with other scumbags who have the same industrious, heartless  mentality. I do not enjoy long walks, yet I do love the beach. Furthermore, I am willing to work hard for those in need of a good prank and who feel like I am the lying actor/singer/musician/dancer they have been looking for. Fondly, Ronaiah L Tuiasosopo. ”   

Oh yeah…he failed to mention that he is a lowlife scumbag….which is probably his biggest attribute.

Tyrann Mathieu aka Honey Badger Will Re-Enroll at LSU

Will return to LSU

LSU cornerback and punt returner Tyann Mathieu aka Honey Badger… who failed a drug test last month and was released from the team for violating a substance abuse policy….will re-enroll at LSU rather than transfer to a lower division school which would allow him to continue playing football.

According to Mathieu’s father… “Tyrann is working on discipline, maturity and character,” the elder Mathieu said. “He’s making life adjustments.  Tyann has weighed his options and would like to remain at LSU.”

Mathieu, who received the Bednarik Award last year and was named the  national defensive player of the year, entered a treatment/rehabilitation facility known as “Right Step Recovery” shortly after he was dismissed from the team. 

Since his release from the facility…Mathieu has reportedly been was working on his issues with former NBA player John Lucas.

Tyrann Mathieu’s Mentor John Lucas

Former NBA Star John Lucas Mentor AthletesLucas was a successful NBA standout who played  for 14 years.   His life was nearly destroyed when he became addicted to alcohol and cocaine.  Lucas successfully completed rehab and went on to have a signature second career as an NBA coach.  Lucas has dedicated himself to helping other athletes that are recovering from addiction.

 As for his future football career at LSU…it remains unclear.  He will be required to sit out one season and according to sources…he would still have to re-instated to the team by head coach Les Miles.

Both Les Miles and athletic director Joe Alleva each made it clear  that Mathieu was permanently off the team and he will not be back.

If Mathieu  is not re-instated in 2013, he could transfer to another highest division school or Mathieu he could enter the NFL draft.

LSU Tyrann Mathieu

How did Tyrann Mathieu get the nickname “Honey Badger?”

Mathieu earned his nickname because of his  for his tenacious style, small stature (5-foot-9, 175 pounds) and blond streak of hair. 

He rose from obscurity to become one of college football’s biggest stars in 2011.

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2012 College Football Schedule by Conference

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College Coaches Needing To Win – NOW

Pre-view college footballThe countdown to the upcoming college football season is underway and there are a lot of questions concerning some of the coaches at high profile schools. I am not saying that the group of coaches listed below are on the hot seat, but, for various reasons, some need to have big years or next year we will be talking about them being on the hot seat.

Lane Kiffin – USC. For all of his shenanigans over the last few years, he was relatively quiet last year. Maybe he has finally grown up and realized that jobs like USC don’t come along too often. The Trojans are poised to have a great year and if he produces a National Champion this year, he will be safe for a long time. But if the Trojans fall well short of that expectation, look out. Clearly, they have the best QB in the land and the talent around Matt Barkley to win it all.

Dabo Sweeney – Clemson. The Clemson faithful just won’t let go of the Danny Ford era. Yes, he did win a National Championship for them but that was long, long time ago. Let it go folks!! Dabo has a ton of energy and recruited wonderfully since arriving in Death Valley. However, there is gentleman done the road by the name of Steve Superior that owns the state of South Carolina right now. USC has owned Clemson the last few years and the Gamecocks are landing the top in state players right now. Can Dabo take this program to the next level or are the Tigers locked in that 8-4, 7-5 type of record every year? They can’t afford another bowl massacre like they had last year against West Virginia.

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Brian Kelly – Notre Dame. I love his hard nosed attitude and the fire he brings to the Golden Domers sideline. I think that had been lacking and it has taking a few years for the alumni to see that. Their record should have been a lot better than it was last year – it certainly was not his fault for all of the costly turnovers in the end zone or late in the game by their QB’s. Recruiting better athletes over the last few years has improved but the ND faithful want wins – period. Once again, the IRISH have a brutal schedule and getting to 9 or 10 wins will be tough. If the decision makers at the university stand behind Coach Kelly, he WILL lead them back to national prominence!

Mark Richt – Georgia. Doesn’t it seem like Coach Richt is on the hot seat every year? Lately the Bulldogs have gotten off to a slow start and poured it on to finish strong seemingly saving his job for another year. I don’t think Bulldog Nation will put up with a bad start this year. Georgia has the softest schedule in the country and I do think the pressure is on this year. No Arkansas, LSU, or Alabama on this years schedule. Instead, they play powerhouses Florida Atlantic, Buffalo, and Georgia Southern. They didn’t deserve to be in last year’s SEC Championship game ( South Carolina beat them and was the better team ) and they may skate into this year’s championship game once again because of their cupcake schedule. Anything short of a 11-1 record could spell the end of the Mark Richt era.

Will Muschamp – Florida. Not fair to question him just yet but Florida has been spoiled over the years due to the success of Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer. The problem is that they just have not played well the last few years and that FSU is making a move up the ladder – quickly! The state of Florida is a recruiting hotbed for the Big 3 ( Miami, FSU, and Florida ) and the Seminoles are taking over again. Right now, the Gators are a fringe Top 25 team and the Seminoles are a Top 15 team. Coach Will and the Gators need to win 8 games, win a bowl game, and have a Top 10 type of recruiting year to remain safe.

Urban Meyer – Ohio State. What?? He hasn’t even coached a game yet and I am saying he has to win now. Think about this. With the success of Brady Hoke and the Michigan Wolverines last year, it automatically adds more pressure to Ohio State. Michigan is off to a GREAT recruiting year for 2013. Notre Dame is getting better players. The situation around Penn State makes it even tougher now because Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State are competing for the same kids. Things are about to heat up in that part of the country and those rivalries will get even better. If Coach Meyer can stand the heat, the Buckeyes will return to the top again.

Mack Brown – Texas. Since Texas won the BCS Championship, they have seemingly fallen off the football map. Just a few years ago the Longhorns got every major prospect in the state of Texas. In the last few years, programs like Baylor, TCU, and Texas Tech have improved dramatically and the Longhorn luster has diminished. No doubt, Coach Brown is a legend and they will rise again. Just how long will the faithful take a backseat to the other Texas schools, Southern Cal, Oklahoma, or any school from the SEC?

Derek Dooley – Tennessee. Coach Fulmer left the program in shambles and it’s been a tough struggle getting the program competitive again. They are making strides but one has to wonder how much longer the Rocky Top crowd will support a .500 team. Recruiting is getting better but the Vols have been forced to play with freshman and sophomores the last few years. Tennessee used to go into South Carolina and Georgia to take their state’s top players. Those doors have been closed the last few years. The lone bright spot has been those orange pants Coach Dooley wears on the sidelines! Right now, South Carolina and Georgia own the SEC East and I just don’t see that changing anytime soon. Good Luck Coach Dooley!

As we approach the much anticipated kickoff to another great season, here are my top QB’s to keep an eye on:

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Link Between Brain Injuries and Suicide

Junior Seau , 43, is the latest former NFL player to commit suicide…The death of the legendary linebacker is once again leaving many asking if there is a link between brain injuries and suicide.

In April 2012, Ray Easterling, 62, former Atlanta Falcons center who began to develop signs of dementia following his NFL career,  shot himself at his residence in Virginia.

Easterling played for the Falcons from 1972 to 1979

In 2011, Easterling filed suit in Philadelphia against the NFL and the handling of concussion related injuries.

In the cases court documents…Easterling makes claims that the NFL intentionally concealed the link between head injuries and professional football.

NFL Head Injury Lawsuit

On February  2011, Dave Duerson, 50, a former Chicago Bears defensive back died of a self inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Florida.

According to sources…Duerson had brain damage common to chronic head trauma known as  Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. CTE was  found in more than 20 other deceased players.

CTE has thus far been found in the brains of six out of six former NFL players.

Following his death neurologist at Boston University confirmed that Dureson had neurodegenerative disease which is linked to concussions.

Now with the death of Junior Seau…once again the question is raised about the link between head injuries and suicide.

The NFL… has been under fire for their handling of head injuries and have been hit with dozens of lawsuits which have been concussion-related.  The NFL claims that the allegations have no merit.

Tom McHale, who played guard for three NFL teams from 1987 to 1995.

There has been six ex-NFL players diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy who have  died.  The causes of death were all  under unusual, even bizarre, circumstances.  Justin Strzelczyk died in a fiery car wreck in 2004 after experiencing hallucinatory visions. In 2005, Terry Long committed suicide, in 2006 Andre Waters also comitted suicide and last year  John Grimsley and Dave Duerson also committed suicide.

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