Tyrann Mathieu says Patrick Peterson helped him pay his rent one month while in college together at LSU, but with a condition, he would work so hard he would never have to ask for help again
“I remember I called you. It was like a month before we went to camp. I said, ‘Big bro, I don’t know how I’m going to pay the rent this year.’
“That’s a common story with young players. They think they’ve got money that they don’t necessarily have, so they spend a certain way. It was just a hard lesson.
“I remember you came down, you had the Chase envelope in your hand, and you gave me more than what I needed. But I remember what you told me before you walked back inside. You looked me in my eye and said, ‘Bro, this is the last time.’
“That stuck with me like 12 years later. Even though you were hard on me, you made me accountable. You knew what I needed.”
Patrick Peterson: “And I’m hard on you, right? But I wanted so much of you, and I knew what it was going to take to get that out of you so you could see it. Because I used to tell you this, when I was growing up, I saw so many guys with crazy athletic ability, but they wasted it.
“I didn’t want you to waste what you got. You were special. So therefore, I’m going to give you everything that I can to make you the best player and person that you are.
“Going back to when you say I was hard on you, to this day, that’s what my girls tell me. ‘Daddy, you’re so hard on us.’ But then when we have Thanksgiving or Father’s Day, they appreciate it.
“That’s my job. I know it may be mundane or you don’t feel like listening to it right now, but that’s my job, to see around the corner before you get there. To guide you through certain things, help you make better decisions, or help you maybe think differently. That’s my job.”
Being a student-athlete has taught me that success is about more than what happens on the court. Making the Honor Society represents the discipline, consistency, and commitment I put into both my academics and basketball.
Ayeeee!! 💜🧡
I’m beyond blessed to announce that I have officially committed to Northwestern State University!
@NSUDemonsWBB@LadyCaneHoops@famhoopssouth@FAMhoopsGbb
First, all glory to God for blessing me with this opportunity. 🙏🏾
Thank you Coach Alex, Coach Frey & the entire NSU coaching staff for believing in me and welcoming me into the Demon family!
To my mom, my “Ms. Make It Happen,” thank you for every sacrifice, early morning, late night, every mile traveled & for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. None of this would’ve been possible without you. ❤️
To my little sister, thank you for your sacrifices & for sharing this journey with me. ❤️
Thank you to my dad, family, coaches, trainers & teammates who helped me get here.
I’m committed, but I’m not finished yet… Senior season loading. 🏀
#ForkEmDemons
🔥 Flyer design by @shepherd_edits
“The true dream isn't the destination you've imagined, but the tireless journey that leads to something far greater".
Congratulations Shona Gilbert on Sweet Sophomore Season! Keep grinding!
Honored to be recognized as an “Earned Not Given” Standout this past weekend. Grateful for the recognition and motivated to keep earning every opportunity. #AGTG
Whataburger🍔 Team of the Week: Shadow Creek GBB🏀 wills its way to first UIL State Final Four🏆
“What they gotta say now?” The sentiment mirrors Shadow Creek’s season-long edge—a team that has embraced being overlooked and turned doubt into fuel🔥
➡️🔗https://t.co/qcbvjxHdSi