Ex Bronco RB to make an NFL comeback - The Orange Mane

Hotrod · 08-05-2009, 10:41 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4378906

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett has withdrawn a request for early release from prison so he could pursue an NFL career.

Clarett had argued that the sooner he was released, the sooner he could make a comeback, possibly in the NFL. But he sent a letter Monday to the Ohio Parole Board explaining his decision to withdraw the request, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction spokeswoman JoEllen Culp said Wednesday.

Parole board records are not public. A message left with Clarett's lawyer, Percy Squire, was not immediately returned.

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien had opposed the move, saying the former Buckeyes standout hasn't made a strong case to be released so early in his prison term.

"It probably was a reality check by both Mr. Clarett and his lawyer that they had no chance of obtaining clemency under the circumstances," O'Brien said Wednesday.

Clarett, 25, was sentenced in September 2006 to serve at least 3½ years for a holdup outside a Columbus bar and a separate highway chase earlier that year that ended with police finding loaded guns in his SUV.

O'Brien's office agreed to the 3½-year term on the grounds Clarett behaved himself in prison.

Clarett could be out in March if a judge releases him early, although he would still have to spend six months in a halfway house.

Squire previously said Clarett had an opportunity to play NFL, arena or Canadian professional football if he was released within the next few months. O'Brien said it appeared Clarett wanted to be released in time to play football in Canada this year in preparation for a possible return to the NFL in 2010.

Hotrod · 08-05-2009, 10:42 AM

**** it I now have over 24k posts I'm thinking about making a comeback myself.

broncosteven · 08-05-2009, 10:43 AM

Is Dungy going to mentor him too?

broncosteven · 08-05-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

**** it I now have over 24k posts I'm thinking about making a comeback myself.

23k of those are polls, they shouldn't count.

Hotrod · 08-05-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Is Dungy going to mentor him too?

He does not need Dungy, MC has a little captain in him.......or was it grey goose.

broncosteven · 08-05-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

He does not need Dungy, MC has a little captain in him.......or was it grey goose.

The Goose is loose.

DomCasual · 08-05-2009, 10:54 AM

Am I crazy, or does the article actually say he's not returning to the NFL?

lex · 08-05-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

Am I crazy, or does the article actually say he's not returning to the NFL?

No youre not.

DomCasual · 08-05-2009, 11:04 AM

So, I guess the question is this.

Hotrod, my friend, did you actually read the article before you started the thread?

Beantown Bronco · 08-05-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DomCasual

Am I crazy, or does the article actually say he's not returning to the NFL?

Yes................and yes.

521 1N5 · 08-05-2009, 11:18 AM

This has UFL written all over it.

Atlas · 08-05-2009, 11:23 AM

He'd run fopr 2k in Denver's system

DBroncos4life · 08-05-2009, 11:32 AM

I want him to comeback and do well. It would justify our picking him

Hotrod · 08-05-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCasual

So, I guess the question is this.

Hotrod, my friend, did you actually read the article before you started the thread?

Hold the phone here shrink boy. It says he had planned to and was delayed due to not getting out early. Dont ya think he would still have the same intentions if he gets out next year

This is a strange crowd I tell ya.

TheReverend · 08-05-2009, 11:47 AM

Crushaholic · 08-05-2009, 12:13 PM

Well...if Michael Vick can do it...

Los Broncos · 08-05-2009, 12:18 PM

Bring him in for a look

Bronco Rob · 08-05-2009, 04:52 PM

every time I hear this clowns name it takes me back to that dreadful day in 2005 with Darren Sproles still on the board...WE TRADE up to the 3rd round to take this jack-leg and Sproles goes to the blotz in the 4th..........

TheDave · 08-05-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco Rob

every time I hear this clowns name it takes me back to that dreadful day in 2005 with Darren Sproles still on the board...WE TRADE up to the 3rd round to take this jack-leg and Sproles goes to the blotz in the 4th..........

It was bad enough the way it really happened...

We used our comp pick wich was the final pick of the 3rd round. Still HORRIBLE... but trading up for him might of gotten Shanahan canned 2 years ago.

cutthemdown · 08-05-2009, 05:04 PM

We should have drafted this guy

08-05-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	Ex Bronco RB to make an NFL comeback http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4378906 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett has withdrawn a request for early release from prison so he could pursue an NFL career. Clarett had argued that the sooner he was released, the sooner he could make a comeback, possibly in the NFL. But he sent a letter Monday to the Ohio Parole Board explaining his decision to withdraw the request, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction spokeswoman JoEllen Culp said Wednesday. Parole board records are not public. A message left with Clarett's lawyer, Percy Squire, was not immediately returned. Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien had opposed the move, saying the former Buckeyes standout hasn't made a strong case to be released so early in his prison term. "It probably was a reality check by both Mr. Clarett and his lawyer that they had no chance of obtaining clemency under the circumstances," O'Brien said Wednesday. Clarett, 25, was sentenced in September 2006 to serve at least 3½ years for a holdup outside a Columbus bar and a separate highway chase earlier that year that ended with police finding loaded guns in his SUV. O'Brien's office agreed to the 3½-year term on the grounds Clarett behaved himself in prison. Clarett could be out in March if a judge releases him early, although he would still have to spend six months in a halfway house. Squire previously said Clarett had an opportunity to play NFL, arena or Canadian professional football if he was released within the next few months. O'Brien said it appeared Clarett wanted to be released in time to play football in Canada this year in preparation for a possible return to the NFL in 2010.

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08-05-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	**** it I now have over 24k posts I'm thinking about making a comeback myself.

08-05-2009, 10:43 AM	#3
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,056 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Is Dungy going to mentor him too?

08-05-2009, 10:54 AM	#7
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,173 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	Am I crazy, or does the article actually say he's not returning to the NFL?

08-05-2009, 11:04 AM	#9
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,173 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	So, I guess the question is this. Hotrod, my friend, did you actually read the article before you started the thread?

08-05-2009, 11:18 AM	#11
521 1N5 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 970	This has UFL written all over it.

08-05-2009, 11:23 AM	#12
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	He'd run fopr 2k in Denver's system

08-05-2009, 11:32 AM	#13
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,580	I want him to comeback and do well. It would justify our picking him

08-05-2009, 11:47 AM	#15
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08-05-2009, 12:13 PM	#16
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,044	Well...if Michael Vick can do it...

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08-05-2009, 04:52 PM	#18
Bronco Rob Ring of Famer There's A New Sheriff In Town Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 4,587 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bill Vinovich	every time I hear this clowns name it takes me back to that dreadful day in 2005 with Darren Sproles still on the board...WE TRADE up to the 3rd round to take this jack-leg and Sproles goes to the blotz in the 4th..........

08-05-2009, 05:04 PM	#20
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,491	We should have drafted this guy