I don't think he's fallen fast - I fail to recall when he rose in the first place. This guy is a cartoon - nothing but a running series of bad choices. And bulletproof vests are SOOOOO two years ago. Gah.
Chico, I agree with a lot of what you just wrote, but how do we know that "He's not getting away with any of these shenanigans,"? This may have been his daily routine for the last 6 months, and someone finally noticed. Honestly, this sounds to me like he was ready to haul something very valuable to a very dangerous place or recipient, and he got snagged before he picked up said valuables (can anyone say drug courier?). Really, it's not much of a reach from robbery to distribution of drugs, the money's better and you're less likely to get caught (at least in the short run). It's just speculation, but would anyone be surprised to find out that that's what happened? He expected to get rich, he's said that the system screwed him, and he hasn't been shy about going outside the normal boundaries. Drug trade? He wouldn't be the first fallen athlete to go there.
And I've had days bad enough that four guns, a kevlar vest and healthy dose of The Fear weren't enough. Sometimes, you have to ignore the rules of the road and hope the fuzz doesn't get all smart on you with road spikes & backup mace cans. Yup, happened to me in Miami in the 70s and 80s, then again out in Cali/ Vegas during the 90s. And as soon as Rockstar gets around to it, it'll happen somewhere else too.
"Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats" but, for most of us, restraint prevails. I'm glad there were no victims to read about. As for Clarett, I think these will be federal charges, and I hope he is dealt with accordingly.
Yup, happened to me in Miami in the 70s and 80s, then again out in Cali/ Vegas during the 90s. I got mine in Liberty City earlier this decade. At least Clarrett didn't get the tank. They don't mess around when you get the tank.
Well he can now be proud. He has taken the "WTF were you thinking!!" award away from the champ Mike Tyson.
just have one word for clarett,LOSER!
Sounds like another promising aspect gone bad... Lawrence Philips
just have one word for clarett,LOSER! I understand what you're saying, but I wouldn't go so far as to call him a loser. Aside from the fact it's dismissive, Clarett is so far removed from his chance at fame and fortune that he really has nothing to lose (if I remember right, last year he was already more than $1 million in legal fees alone.) I suspect that even if Clarett had made it in the pros, something like this still would have happened. The kid had delusions of grandeur from the get-go.
After getting maced and tasered, it still took several cops to bring him down? If he could have reigned in the "crazy", I get the feeling he might have had a good career ripping through defensive lines...
I was thinking the same thing, grum.
Still another success story from the NCAA run, NFL school of football. Some of thease kids can really show the pros up when it comes to felonious behavior. He sounds like another Brent Moss, all the talent in the world and not one living brain cell.
Or this may be an excellent Chapter 22 for an yet-coming book from Clarett discussing the social and nurtural factors that led to the demise of a once-promising athlete. Consider all these ignorant moves an investment.
Please disassociate him with Ohio State, what a disappointment!! Anyway GO BUCKS!!
Maurice was at a fund rasing event for Smith and Wesson raising money for local gangs and showing the importance of bullet proof vests. He liked the feel of the vest and forgot to take it off as it was very comfortable. He had just finished dropping off the last of his church group and was pulled over for a minor infraction. I have it on good authority, the cops that pulled him over are originally from Michigan. The guns were planted as part of a conspiricy against poor Maurice.
Umm, Clarett is waste of space. Thank god he got caught before he killed someone. The guy is definately a loser. Once upon a time he was good at something and now he's a danger to sociey with numerous felonies pending. He has no respect. I wonder if he wishes he was a fry cook at Wendy's and just a regular citizen. Hey, wait a minute, maybe he can still be a winner. He could be the number one draft on the prison football team. Maybe he can be the number one draft pick for the "get poked by really bad dudes." He could go in the second round in the shower. He could recover the soap fumble and get buried in the pile up. Maybe he could even go for two, two helpings of prison chow. Lock down Clarett, make sure to sleep on your back!
I think he heard the team from "The Longest Yard" is looking for a good Running Back
Clarett really doesn't deserve posts on this site anymore. He's not an athlete Amen. It just opens the door for posts on anyone whoever played or attempted to play. That said, apparently enough people are interested to post more than 25 comments. So, it gets more attention from the sports crowd than rugby, the Olympics, or the new NFL commissioner.
Only one word for this latest Clarett "fumble", UNBELIEVEABLE! I don't know how one person can screw up his life so fast as he has. He had the world ahead of him and now will rot in prison. He is a very good example to young kids of "what NOT to do with your life.
Clarett reminds me that cream rises to the top. So does scum. in addition I don't believe everything has been answered as far as OSU and Clarett are concerned.
Nah - Clarett's a tough man. Anyone who takes a few tasers and mace hits probably isn't going to be dropping the soap anytime soon. Drederick Tatum during prison riot: "Hey knock it off." *immediate silence, prisoners sheepishly return to cells* Other prisoner (apologetic) "... It was Larry."
An article on ESPN.com reported Clarett was to play for the Youngstown Hitmen in the wildly popular Eastern Indoor Football League. The moron who coaches the 'Hitmen' said they'll wait and see what happens with Clarett and said, "I've seen far worse situations than this." The Hitmen. Seriously. What are some of the other teams in the league called? The Rapists? The Arsonists? The Molesters? Jeez!
Hey Clarett, CYA buddy. No vests or guns in the joint pal.
I've been in the south too long because I read this story and didn't see what the big deal was. I think this would be a misdemeanor in Virginia. Get a permit for $40 and it is perfectly legal.
Definitely not just a southern trend.
Hey Clarett, CYA buddy. No vests or guns in the joint pal. Dude, seriously, you're acting like he was on his way to your house to pimp-slap your wife. Stop acting like he's going to get life for this, or should I say, stop acting like you hope he gets life for this.
As it was at the combine, so it is in life for Maurice-a powerful and damaging runner, but lacking the second gear and breakaway speed to get away from pursuers.
He's Ryan Leaf off the field.
Is that supposed to mean something?
While Ryan Leaf was no doubt a complete failure as an NFL Quaterback I do not recall him having any problems with the law. Did I miss something?
Maybe the guy's just dating again.
Maybe the guy's just dating again. Is that supposed to mean something? posted by yerfatma at 4:56 PM CDT on August 9
Bulletproof vest, loaded weapons in vehicle -- I was thinking, hey, maybe he was undercover, driving into his SWAT unit in response to a call. Or not.
The sad part about all this is that if the guy would have finished college and kept clean, he'd be sitting in a jacuzzi with four professional cheerleaders right now as opposed to prison...with a fairly respectable bank account to boot. When will the NFL set a minimum draft age as the NBA is making steps toward?
When will the NFL set a minimum draft age You're kidding, right?
When will the NFL set a minimum draft age See Clarett, Maurice; Williams, Mike. The NFL has a de facto age policy in effect and has for some time. No player can be drafted until they're three years removed from their high school graduation date.
The sad part about all this is if the guy would have finished collegeand kept clean, he'd be sitting in a jacuzzi with four professional cheerleaders right now as oppsed to prison... The only difference I see is that if he had made it to the NFL he would have been driving a better car, had more guns and would not get any jail time.
Simply put, Columbus police prevented SOME kind of murder... But then, wait 10 years...Oakland will need a running back with killer instinct...
The Hitmen. Seriously. What are some of the other teams in the league called? Youngstown is notorious for its mafia population, and its gang violence. In its hayday it had the same crime rate as Chicago. I ran as a paramedic there for a year and a half, after it had "calmed down" and it was still pretty much like a war zone at times. That is what happens when the steel mills all close, and there are no jobs left though I guess. The crime rate sky rockets.
Here is some fun Y-town info, look under refurbishing the city.
I don't believe everything has been answered as far as OSU and Clarett are concerned. posted by sickleguy at 1:44 PM CDT on August 9 What do you mean? What do think will happen next that involves OSU?
t-money, cc, please take the prison rape humor somewhere else or to email. Thanks.
he had on a bullet-proof vest,had four guns,and a hatchet.who does he think he is?Man On Fire?they should just lock him up.I see multiple prison sentences in his future.
Lets hope they lock him up and throw away the key. Otherwise, he'll kill someone! His talent is not that great anyway!
Still, $5 million bail is ridiculous, and one wonders whether his prominence and background influenced this. Just yesterday, two major (alleged) crooks who stole millions through their public company and are a lot richer than Clarett were released on $1 million bond, even after their boss had fled the country to avoid prosecution for the same crime.
Sad state of affairs. Here's a guy with so much potential and all his troubles start with one lie and everything just goes downhill from there. If he would have opened up at Denver and at least tried to make an effort, Shanahan would have at least put him on the practice squad or made him a reserve player. But since that didn't happen, he was let go. What a waste of good talent. What a waste of a life. Clarett is in need of some serious help. And that's just to live day by day not to mention football.
Still, $5 million bail is ridiculous, You're kidding, right? The fucker had four weapons and a bullett proof vest on. Last I checked Clarett wasn't stationed in Iraq; he was driving his SUV. Also, if you happened to read the article, the cops tased him and he still resisted. Yeah, you're probably right, he should have been ROR.
I saw a pic of what he had on his front seat on Yahoo. Looked like two .45's and an AK47 with a modified stock and clip of about 30-40 rounds. Nasty little arsenal. I wonder who he was pissed at?
The taser was ineffective, not because Clarrett is some kind of superman, but because the vest kept the leads from contacting his skin, he never got the shock... I would think that the reason for the 5 mil bail is because he was already pending trial for an armed robbery charge and this latest incident occured just outside of the residence of one of the witnesses set to testify in that trial.... Hell, if i were the judge, there would have been no bail allowed....
this latest incident occured just outside of the residence of one of the witnesses set to testify in that trial I heard it was "within a few miles" of one of the witnesses residences. Also, it states he lead police on a 4 mile chase. If the police were following me, I don't think I'd drive to a witnesses residence with that kind of hardware. One would think if they were on to him, he would go the other way. I mean, what was he facing? A year or 2 in jail? Hmm, let me think, instead of a year in jail, I'll lead the police to the witnesses house and open up with this AK. That should help me get found not guilty.
Now they are postponing the hearing to wait for results of a mental stability test.......WOW that is a hard one to judge. Just imagine the types of things he would do (and probably get away with) if he had made it in the NFL, and had millions stacked up.
if this was a white running back would we be making suck a big deal of this?
Yes.
if this was a white running back would we be making suck a big deal of this? posted by dmontez1392 at 12:22 PM CDT on August 12 Give me a break, any one driving erratically, with four loaded weapons, and a bullet proof vest on is bound to have a big deal made out of it. When it is a former athlete, that lands it here. It has nothing to do with black/white anything. If he were green maybe that would have been mentioned though.
