Maurice Clarett Can't Find a Job
Any Ohio State football fan will tell you that Maurice Clarett was one of the most important factors in Ohio State's recent NCAA college football national championship.It's too bad that the good news ended there. Within months of the championship, serious allegations surfaced about Maurice taking money and gifts under the table. Among the most serious revelations:
- Maurice accepted cash and merchandise. Strict NCAA guidelines prevent amateur NCAA athletes from receiving any payments for their services. Maurice seemed to be getting incentives from Ohio State boosters and fans to remain a happy camper on and off the field.
- Maurice challenges NFL draft rules. Claiming NFL rules are unconstitutional, Maurice and his lawyers challenge the NFL early entry rules. Ultimately, the courts rule the NFL can keep their age restrictions in place.
- Arrested for assault. Kicked out of Ohio State, Maurice waits a couple of years before he's old enough for the NFL draft. He gets selected in the third round by the Denver Broncos, but is cut before the season starts. A few months later, Maurice is arrested for a robbery and assault outside of a nightclub.
