Clarett: I got cash, cars at Ohio State

sebastian0622 · 11-09-2004, 11:57 AM

I'm not a huge Clarett fan, but I have to believe he is telling the truth here. Either way, I am so sick of schools breaking all of the rules. You can see why they do--the rewards far outweigh the risks. The NCAA needs to kill programs that are found guilty--take away half of their football scholarships for 2 years, for instance. Only then will we see some reform. Anyway, enough of my soapbox, and on to the link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=1919059

jaxmagicman · 11-09-2004, 12:10 PM

Wow, this is a huge surprise.

andjbock · 11-09-2004, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Wow, this is a huge surprise.

You forgot the "

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Jason · 11-09-2004, 01:39 PM

I'll be surprised if anything comes of this. The cynics and Ohio State apologists will say it's Clarett trying to cover his rear and look contrite because his potential draft placement is slipping but I don't buy it. If he was doing it for that publicity effect it would have made more sense to do it in March right before the draft when his skills on the field were already evaluated for the most part.

dsvitak · 11-09-2004, 03:39 PM

My wife went to the University of Illinois, back in the late '80's. She went while in her mid '30's, and had a different outlook on education than many of the young people in her classes.

In one of her English classes, there was a classmate named Marcus Liberty. Marcus was an All-American basketball player for the Illini, and was a member of the 1989 Final Four Illini team...an awesome team, that had Kendall Gill, and Nick Anderson. Great players.

Anyhoo, this dip**** Liberty NEVER showed up for classes, and the teacher told the class that she, personally, was going to get him academically ineligable.

At the end of the semester, Marcus passes, and she gets a promotion to Department Chair...

How do I know this? My wife came home one day, and asked who the **** was this Marcus Liberty, and why did he have such influence on the university?

Heh heh heh. True. Every word.

Eckstein 4 Prez · 11-09-2004, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

At the end of the semester, Marcus passes, and she gets a promotion to Department Chair...

Moral of the story? Always make sure you teach the classes with athletes in them.

Chappy · 11-09-2004, 03:58 PM

As somebody who used to lease apartments in the Chapel Hill area, I know for a fact that UNC football players get favors from alumni.

yankeesrule · 11-09-2004, 05:48 PM

I know at my school, Rutgers University, they do a pretty good job of making sure the students are in class. Most of my classes consist of large #'s of athletes and they haveto sign in before each class, once they pass a small #(5 lectures lets say) they get reamed at by the coach, at another # they are suspended a game, and then after the next # they fail the class automatically. I know this has happened because i've spoken with a number of the athletes and heard their stories.

rem · 11-09-2004, 05:50 PM

No wonder kids are committing in ninth grade

/obligatory

Skipaway · 11-09-2004, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrule

I know at my school, Rutgers University, they do a pretty good job of making sure the students are in class. Most of my classes consist of large #'s of athletes and they haveto sign in before each class, once they pass a small #(5 lectures lets say) they get reamed at by the coach, at another # they are suspended a game, and then after the next # they fail the class automatically. I know this has happened because i've spoken with a number of the athletes and heard their stories.

It's definitely a school by school issue. Some schools are basically lowering the standard to attract better atheletes.

keenejee · 11-09-2004, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale And Eli's Dad

I'll be surprised if anything comes of this. The cynics and Ohio State apologists will say it's Clarett trying to cover his rear and look contrite because his potential draft placement is slipping but I don't buy it. If he was doing it for that publicity effect it would have made more sense to do it in March right before the draft when his skills on the field were already evaluated for the most part.

Clarett's a whole new human being. He's not like the rest of us, that's for sure. He's also not like the rest of the crooked ones. His head aint right, and it never was when he was in high school here in Ohio @ Warren G. Harding High.

I don't believe him because I simply think he's a punk. It doesn't matter when he says it to make it "true or false".

DaveDingman · 11-09-2004, 07:28 PM

I think that it's probably Clarett trying to cover his butt because his draft value is falling big time.

JDOldSchool · 11-10-2004, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrule

I know at my school, Rutgers University, they do a pretty good job of making sure the students are in class. Most of my classes consist of large #'s of athletes and they haveto sign in before each class, once they pass a small #(5 lectures lets say) they get reamed at by the coach, at another # they are suspended a game, and then after the next # they fail the class automatically. I know this has happened because i've spoken with a number of the athletes and heard their stories.

That's why Rutgers often can not field a competitive football team.

JDOldSchool · 11-10-2004, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

In one of her English classes, there was a classmate named Marcus Liberty.

Well, if it's any consolation, he was one of the bigger NBA busts in recent history.

BrewedCrew · 11-10-2004, 12:48 AM

Its simple Clarett is just a big loser that screwed up and now he is trying to mess up ohio state.
even if they gave him this stuff you have to be a professional person about it. he took the stuff.
he is just a washed up college player that will never make it to the NFL

Skipaway · 11-10-2004, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrewedCrew

Its simple Clarett is just a big loser that screwed up and now he is trying to mess up ohio state.
even if they gave him this stuff you have to be a professional person about it. he took the stuff.
he is just a washed up college player that will never make it to the NFL

Duh, the key issue is he wasn't professional.

BrewedCrew · 11-10-2004, 09:36 AM

Yea i wish someone would tell it to his face

swampdragon · 11-10-2004, 09:39 AM

I'm absolutely shocked to hear this is going on. Illegal recruiting on college campuses? Say it isn't so.

Skipaway · 11-10-2004, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BrewedCrew

Yea i wish someone would tell it to his face

You probably misunderstood me. He is not a professional athelete yet. He recieved those as an amateur athelete.

IatricSB · 11-10-2004, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

My wife went to the University of Illinois, back in the late '80's. She went while in her mid '30's, and had a different outlook on education than many of the young people in her classes.

In one of her English classes, there was a classmate named Marcus Liberty. Marcus was an All-American basketball player for the Illini, and was a member of the 1989 Final Four Illini team...an awesome team, that had Kendall Gill, and Nick Anderson. Great players.

Anyhoo, this dip**** Liberty NEVER showed up for classes, and the teacher told the class that she, personally, was going to get him academically ineligable.

At the end of the semester, Marcus passes, and she gets a promotion to Department Chair...

How do I know this? My wife came home one day, and asked who the **** was this Marcus Liberty, and why did he have such influence on the university?

Heh heh heh. True. Every word.

*** Message forwarded to NCAA and UofIll

11-09-2004, 11:57 AM	#1
sebastian0622 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,465	Clarett: I got cash, cars at Ohio State I'm not a huge Clarett fan, but I have to believe he is telling the truth here. Either way, I am so sick of schools breaking all of the rules. You can see why they do--the rewards far outweigh the risks. The NCAA needs to kill programs that are found guilty--take away half of their football scholarships for 2 years, for instance. Only then will we see some reform. Anyway, enough of my soapbox, and on to the link: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=1919059

11-09-2004, 12:10 PM	#2
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11-09-2004, 03:58 PM	#7
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11-09-2004, 05:50 PM	#9
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	No wonder kids are committing in ninth grade /obligatory __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

11-09-2004, 07:28 PM	#12
DaveDingman Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 26	I think that it's probably Clarett trying to cover his butt because his draft value is falling big time. __________________ Texans rule and so do their sports!

11-09-2004, 01:39 PM	#4
Jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,855	I'll be surprised if anything comes of this. The cynics and Ohio State apologists will say it's Clarett trying to cover his rear and look contrite because his potential draft placement is slipping but I don't buy it. If he was doing it for that publicity effect it would have made more sense to do it in March right before the draft when his skills on the field were already evaluated for the most part.

11-09-2004, 03:39 PM	#5
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,457	My wife went to the University of Illinois, back in the late '80's. She went while in her mid '30's, and had a different outlook on education than many of the young people in her classes. In one of her English classes, there was a classmate named Marcus Liberty. Marcus was an All-American basketball player for the Illini, and was a member of the 1989 Final Four Illini team...an awesome team, that had Kendall Gill, and Nick Anderson. Great players. Anyhoo, this dip** Liberty NEVER showed up for classes, and the teacher told the class that she, personally, was going to get him academically ineligable. At the end of the semester, Marcus passes, and she gets a promotion to Department Chair... How do I know this? My wife came home one day, and asked who the ** was this Marcus Liberty, and why did he have such influence on the university? Heh heh heh. True. Every word.

11-09-2004, 05:48 PM	#8
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	I know at my school, Rutgers University, they do a pretty good job of making sure the students are in class. Most of my classes consist of large #'s of athletes and they haveto sign in before each class, once they pass a small #(5 lectures lets say) they get reamed at by the coach, at another # they are suspended a game, and then after the next # they fail the class automatically. I know this has happened because i've spoken with a number of the athletes and heard their stories.

11-10-2004, 12:48 AM	#15
BrewedCrew Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 414	Its simple Clarett is just a big loser that screwed up and now he is trying to mess up ohio state. even if they gave him this stuff you have to be a professional person about it. he took the stuff. he is just a washed up college player that will never make it to the NFL __________________

11-10-2004, 09:36 AM	#17
BrewedCrew Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 414	Yea i wish someone would tell it to his face __________________

11-10-2004, 09:39 AM	#18
swampdragon Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Lonely Mountain Posts: 2,506	I'm absolutely shocked to hear this is going on. Illegal recruiting on college campuses? Say it isn't so.