#Illini Matthew Mayer said he’s been sick the past few days with “caffeine poisoning”. Said he drank five Monster energy drinks while playing video games on Sunday (after OSU) and this is his first day back at practice.

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) March 1, 2023

Least it ain't opiods.

#Illini Matthew Mayer was out sick since the Ohio State with "caffeine poisoning" after drinking 6 energy drinks. pic.twitter.com/VNU8n5QXuQ

— Brice Bement (@BriceBement) March 1, 2023

Maybe a journalist? Many in the media rely on hyperbole. I don't think posters on here get any $$$ for more clicks!

He showed up to the post game with two monster drinks

Illinois’ Matthew Mayer drank 6 Monster energy drinks and missed practice.

Then he went on a personal 7-0 run in 2OT to beat Michigan.

Then he brought two @MonsterEnergy drinks to the post-game press conference. pic.twitter.com/q7odPkECSK

— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 3, 2023

Crawfoso1973 said:

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Illinois’ Matthew Mayer drank 6 Monster energy drinks and missed practice.

Then he went on a personal 7-0 run in 2OT to beat Michigan.

Then he brought two @MonsterEnergy drinks to the post-game press conference. pic.twitter.com/q7odPkECSK

— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 3, 2023

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Jokes on us. This was just an elaborate ploy for an NIL deal.

Here's an actual report:

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/illini/illinois-basketballs-matthew-mayer-missed-2-practices-from-caffeine-poisoning/article_67d4098e-0853-59a9-961f-bc018b9cb958.html

Does he have an NIL with Monster?

Mayer proves again that he is unpredictable on and off the court.

He better be careful...as I am sure the NCAA is rubbing its hands together scheming to do a surprise drug test on MM. The NCAA has limits on Caffeine in the bloodstream if he gets tested during/post competition. The limit is 15 micrograms per millileter...which equates to @ 500 mg of caffeine within 2-3 hours before competition. Some of those drinks are well over 200 mg of caffeine per can so it doesn't take many of those to get you to that level....Automatic suspension for a year.

They also have test for trans fats.

Are the last 2 posts real? Its not 4/1.

FallsBear said:

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He better be careful...as I am sure the NCAA is rubbing its hands together scheming to do a surprise drug test on MM. The NCAA has limits on Caffeine in the bloodstream if he gets tested during/post competition. The limit is 15 micrograms per millileter...which equates to @ 500 mg of caffeine within 2-3 hours before competition. Some of those drinks are well over 200 mg of caffeine per can so it doesn't take many of those to get you to that level....Automatic suspension for a year.

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I don't think anyone will ever confuse MM with a rocket scientist