<![CDATA[Maurice Clarett closer to release back into the public]]>Judge's ruling puts former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett closer to release

By Plain Dealer wire services

April 08, 2010, 6:30AM

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COLUMBUS -- A judge Wednesday cleared the way for ex-Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett to move to a smaller detention facility in Columbus, which could lead to his release within a few months.

Asked by Franklin County Common Pleas Judge David Fais if he had anything to say, Clarett cleared his throat and said, "I'd like to say I'm humbled."

Clarett, who led the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship in his only college season, served 3 1/2 years in prison for aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon.

Fais said Clarett, 26, had met terms of his original sentencing when he pleaded guilty in September 2006 and permitted the move to Maryhaven, a community-based correction facility.

"He's very grateful he's been released," said his attorney, Michael Hoague. "Still, he's incarcerated, so it's a blend of emotions."

Officials at the facility will evaluate Clarett's employment, education and family considerations. He will be there at least four months but no more than six before being released, pending good behavior, Fais said.

Prosecutors did not argue against Clarett's move to the facility.

"He did have a good prison record," Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said Tuesday night.

Hoague said Clarett had taken classes on geriatrics and gerontology while in prison and hoped to work with older adults.

Clarett pleaded guilty in September 2006 to having a gun hidden in his SUV and holding up two people outside a Columbus bar in a separate case. He was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison with possible release in 3 1/2 years.

Clarett was a standout running back from Warren who was selected as a national player of the year by one publication.

He never played another college game after scoring the winning touchdown in Ohio State's 31-24 double-overtime win over Miami in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, the Buckeyes' first national title since 1968.

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@atenears said:

I'd rather not even see him attempt a football comback of any sort. The guy needs to learn some skills and get busy on living the rest of the life in front of him and leave the past in the past. I wish him the best, hope to hear of a success story someday. He won't be the last great young athlete to fall on his ass, but could serve as a good role model if he learns from his mistakes and makes something of himself. His mother sounded like a real solid person, I feel for her.

Nothing wrong with him using the skills he has to make some Money upon release. Jobs not easily came by to Ex Cons. I Watched him all thru HS seen all his games...a Freaking BEAST of a Player. Humbled is a good statement ... Sadly even his HS Teammates weren't close to him. Hope whatever he does , that he never ends up in Prison again.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/166745https://brownsboard.com/post/166745Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:20:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Maurice Clarett closer to release back into the public on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:17:35 GMT]]>I'm sure it was a humbling thing being humbled like that.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/166743https://brownsboard.com/post/166743Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:17:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Maurice Clarett closer to release back into the public on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:57:31 GMT]]>He does look a lot slimmer. I wonder if he practiced his 40 in prison, and if so what his time is now.

Again, just kidding. 🙄

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@atenears said:

I'd rather not even see him attempt a football comback of any sort. The guy needs to learn some skills and get busy on living the rest of the life in front of him and leave the past in the past. I wish him the best, hope to hear of a success story someday. He won't be the last great young athlete to fall on his ass, but could serve as a good role model if he learns from his mistakes and makes something of himself. His mother sounded like a real solid person, I feel for her.

Hmmm

if the Broncos still have rights to him, maybe he can be another throw in in the Hilis/Quinn trade

Just Kidding

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@the-gipper said:

Or, as Curly Howard would say "a victim of soicumstance".

I thought that was Billy Joel

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@diehardbrownsfan said:

Poor guy. He was a victim of society. 🙄

Or, as Curly Howard would say "a victim of soicumstance".

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/166706https://brownsboard.com/post/166706Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:47:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Maurice Clarett closer to release back into the public on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:18:18 GMT]]>Poor guy. He was a victim of society. 🙄

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Zombo said:

Rich4Eagle owes me $2,109.00.

Zombo

Maybe you can square up with a phillycheese steak. 😆

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Zombo said:

Rich4Eagle owes me $2,109.00.

Zombo

Don't hold your breath.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/166658https://brownsboard.com/post/166658Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:59:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Maurice Clarett closer to release back into the public on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:42:08 GMT]]>I'd rather not even see him attempt a football comback of any sort. The guy needs to learn some skills and get busy on living the rest of the life in front of him and leave the past in the past. I wish him the best, hope to hear of a success story someday. He won't be the last great young athlete to fall on his ass, but could serve as a good role model if he learns from his mistakes and makes something of himself. His mother sounded like a real solid person, I feel for her.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/166604https://brownsboard.com/post/166604Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:42:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Maurice Clarett closer to release back into the public on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:30:17 GMT]]>It will be interesting to see if he can make something out of his life after he gets out. Even if he never plays in the NFL I would think there is a place in the CFL for him to catch on.

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