I think he had problems with drugs and was a terrible, disinterested student. I think an incredibly undisciplined guy, not necessarily a bad one. From people I know who know him, I get the impression he’s a nice enough guy, not malicious, just doesn’t really know a good decision from a bad one.
I know he’s been in and out of trouble over the last decade or so. Last I saw, he was working with Adam Atiyeh, who was the middle linebacker on that Parkland team who played at Pitt, who now runs a tree business in Allentown. Atiyeh has his own demons, but is certainly one of the toughest SOBs ever. His dad is Dennis Atiyeh, who was a state champ heavyweight wrestler and all state defensive end for Dieruff (played with Andre Reed), then played defensive tackle on the Dan Marino Pitt teams, then played in the USFL and wrestled in the Olympics for Syria. I also saw him come down on the mat and try to fight an official during regionals when Adam was wrestling Marcus Millen. Matt did not come down and join the fray.
