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Maurice Clarett agrees to plea deal, will serve 3½ years
ESPN's Web Site ^ | 9/18/06 | AP Wire Story

Posted on 09/18/2006 7:36:19 PM PDT by MplsSteve

When the day comes that Maurice Clarett can be released from prison 3½ years from now, the former Ohio State football star's life story will hardly have been told in full.

If his lockup ends on the earliest possible date, Clarett, who struck an unexpected plea deal Monday for robbery and concealed weapons charges, will be all of 26 years old. His 8-week-old daughter, who was present for his sentencing, will not yet have turned 4.

"I'd like to apologize for my behavior, and I accept the time that was given to me," Clarett said Monday."It's in a range that will allow him to get his life back together after his release," Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said.

Judge David Fais announced the agreement on the day Clarett's aggravated robbery trial was to begin. He was sentenced to 7½ years with release possible after 3½ years, and five years of probation.

(Excerpt) Read more at sports.espn.go.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: criminal; football; mauriceclarett; ohiostate
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What a mess!

A lot of talent and then he got a big head, tried to go pro, got rebuffed and got cut from the NFL when he finally did get a chance.

Is this guy ever gonna get it?!

Opinions or comments - anyone?

1 posted on 09/18/2006 7:36:20 PM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: MplsSteve

That's o.k. We don't need him anymore. The OSU Buckeyes are interested in another criminal who is playing high school football. Just win baby!


2 posted on 09/18/2006 7:41:13 PM PDT by xxyyxx
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To: MplsSteve

He had a big head when he was at Warren Harding in hugh school. He didn't even run out with the team. When they piled up before the game, he just stood around. None uh dat team spirit $hit fo him!





3 posted on 09/18/2006 7:42:29 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: MplsSteve

Pack your toothbrush, KY Jelly and SierraTangoFoxtrotUniform!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


4 posted on 09/18/2006 7:49:15 PM PDT by shankbear (Al-Qaeda grew while Monica blew)
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To: MplsSteve

The Raiders will still need help in 4 years.....


5 posted on 09/18/2006 7:49:23 PM PDT by rkbliss
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To: MplsSteve

He's typical of Tressell's OSU thugs.


6 posted on 09/18/2006 7:53:11 PM PDT by zarf
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To: zarf

I mean, he could easily have gone to U Miami.


7 posted on 09/18/2006 7:59:11 PM PDT by misterrob
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To: misterrob
I mean, he could easily have gone to U Miami.

"Who said that?"

8 posted on 09/18/2006 8:03:02 PM PDT by zarf
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To: zarf

LOL!

But I don't get it:>


9 posted on 09/18/2006 8:07:57 PM PDT by scatterometer
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To: zarf

Not true. WTF makes you say something that uninformed?


10 posted on 09/18/2006 8:10:45 PM PDT by get'emall (We don't need no steenkeeng laws.)
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To: MplsSteve
I imagine that's 3 1/2 years with good behavior.

What's the odds of that?

He'll end up doing the full 7 1/2.

11 posted on 09/18/2006 8:15:40 PM PDT by Slump Tester ( What if I'm pregnant Teddy? Errr-ahh Calm down Mary Jo, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it)
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To: scatterometer; zarf

What's there to get....


12 posted on 09/18/2006 8:17:57 PM PDT by Risha
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To: Risha

Still don't get it.....but I like it.


13 posted on 09/18/2006 8:56:47 PM PDT by scatterometer
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To: MplsSteve

How can anyone be so stupid?


14 posted on 09/18/2006 9:49:42 PM PDT by stop_fascism
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To: xxyyxx

I assume you have the facts to back up your statement.


15 posted on 09/19/2006 4:06:23 AM PDT by Loyal Buckeye
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To: Loyal Buckeye

Yes, it was in the USA today...The author was a female by the name of Brennan. I also saw it in the Washington Post.


16 posted on 09/19/2006 4:46:58 AM PDT by xxyyxx
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To: xxyyxx

And you believe that? ;-)

Apparently, the young man said Ohio State is recruiting him; however, OSU says no. The University is not permitted to talk about potential recruits, but did issue a press release that clearly stated they do not recruit such players.


17 posted on 09/19/2006 9:24:09 AM PDT by Loyal Buckeye
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To: MplsSteve

Maurice Clarett


Who?


Just another thug.

Scrape him off.


18 posted on 09/19/2006 9:26:16 AM PDT by WhiteGuy (It's about the People Who Count the Votes................. - Wally O'Dell)
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To: zarf

Zarf-

I don't mind the little video you provided on your post.

But I don't understand its connection with this thread.

Or doesn't it matter?!


19 posted on 09/19/2006 9:34:40 AM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: Right Wing Assault

Seriously?

I didn't know that. I follow Big Ten football (Univ of Mn alumni) but didn't really know much about Clarett until about halfway thru his freshman year.


20 posted on 09/19/2006 9:36:27 AM PDT by MplsSteve
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