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ohiobuck94
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Clarett trying to patch things up with tOSU
OSU, Clarett have been in touch
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
By TODD PORTER Repository sports writer
Even as Ohio State begins to prepare for the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29, there is a sense among some close Buckeye observers they are waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Again.
As has been the case since he was suspended from Ohio State last season, former running back Maurice Clarett and ESPN The Magazine may not be finished with the Clarett scandal that rocked OSU a year after winning the national title.
Rumors have circulated for the last 10 days that Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel and/or Athletics Director Andy Geiger are on the hot seat and in jeopardy of losing their jobs. Geiger told The Repository on Monday there was no truth to that rumor — although he, too, has heard it.
“I just spent all day in Bricker Hall (OSU’s administrative offices) today and no one there seems to know anything about it,” Geiger said. “There is no truth to that whatsoever.”
Word is that Clarett recently tried to patch things up with Ohio State. He supposedly called Geiger to say he was willing to apologize and admit he fabricated most of what he told ESPN The Magazine. In turn he wanted OSU officials to issue public statements of support in order to help his reputation for April’s NFL Draft.
Ohio State supposedly declined the offer.
Geiger did not deny that such a scenario took place.
“There is always communication,” Geiger said when asked if he received a call from Clarett to patch up the relationship. “Beyond that, I cannot elaborate.”
If Clarett would rescind what he told ESPN The Magazine, it could lend credence to Ohio State’s assertion that the publication sought to tarnish the Buckeye football program.
Following Sunday’s Browns-Patriots game, Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown spoke to the media in Cleveland’s locker room. Brown was an adviser to Clarett during the NCAA investigation, but seems to have distanced himself from the Warren Harding graduate.
Asked what he made of Clarett’s recent comments about Ohio State, Brown shrugged his shoulders. Clarett told ESPN The Magazine that Tressel set him up with boosters who made sure he had money in his pocket and a car to drive. He also alleged tutors did class work for players.
Ohio State’s athletic department and football program were cleared of any wrongdoing in a months-long investigation by the NCAA after Clarett was suspended.
Brown saved his harshest criticism for Clarett and Geiger, and praised the job Tressel has done. Essentially, Brown said Clarett should have kept his mouth shut and not gone to ESPN The Magazine with the story.
“I think the whole thing is a tragic affair,” Brown said. “I think Geiger handled things improperly from the start. But I also think Maurice talked about things he should not have talked about. It’s a tragedy for everybody. Jim Tressel is a good man. He’s been my friend for a long time. I hope nothing happens to damage his reputation, and I hope Maurice can play in the NFL.”
Asked if he thought Tressel would break NCAA rules for Clarett, Brown did not address the question.
“I don’t get into that,” said Brown, who has publicly criticized the NCAA in the past. “I don’t know what the NCAA rules are
Thanks for the red ding Tibor.
OSU, Clarett have been in touch
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
By TODD PORTER Repository sports writer
Even as Ohio State begins to prepare for the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29, there is a sense among some close Buckeye observers they are waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Again.
As has been the case since he was suspended from Ohio State last season, former running back Maurice Clarett and ESPN The Magazine may not be finished with the Clarett scandal that rocked OSU a year after winning the national title.
Rumors have circulated for the last 10 days that Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel and/or Athletics Director Andy Geiger are on the hot seat and in jeopardy of losing their jobs. Geiger told The Repository on Monday there was no truth to that rumor — although he, too, has heard it.
“I just spent all day in Bricker Hall (OSU’s administrative offices) today and no one there seems to know anything about it,” Geiger said. “There is no truth to that whatsoever.”
Word is that Clarett recently tried to patch things up with Ohio State. He supposedly called Geiger to say he was willing to apologize and admit he fabricated most of what he told ESPN The Magazine. In turn he wanted OSU officials to issue public statements of support in order to help his reputation for April’s NFL Draft.
Ohio State supposedly declined the offer.
Geiger did not deny that such a scenario took place.
“There is always communication,” Geiger said when asked if he received a call from Clarett to patch up the relationship. “Beyond that, I cannot elaborate.”
If Clarett would rescind what he told ESPN The Magazine, it could lend credence to Ohio State’s assertion that the publication sought to tarnish the Buckeye football program.
Following Sunday’s Browns-Patriots game, Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown spoke to the media in Cleveland’s locker room. Brown was an adviser to Clarett during the NCAA investigation, but seems to have distanced himself from the Warren Harding graduate.
Asked what he made of Clarett’s recent comments about Ohio State, Brown shrugged his shoulders. Clarett told ESPN The Magazine that Tressel set him up with boosters who made sure he had money in his pocket and a car to drive. He also alleged tutors did class work for players.
Ohio State’s athletic department and football program were cleared of any wrongdoing in a months-long investigation by the NCAA after Clarett was suspended.
Brown saved his harshest criticism for Clarett and Geiger, and praised the job Tressel has done. Essentially, Brown said Clarett should have kept his mouth shut and not gone to ESPN The Magazine with the story.
“I think the whole thing is a tragic affair,” Brown said. “I think Geiger handled things improperly from the start. But I also think Maurice talked about things he should not have talked about. It’s a tragedy for everybody. Jim Tressel is a good man. He’s been my friend for a long time. I hope nothing happens to damage his reputation, and I hope Maurice can play in the NFL.”
Asked if he thought Tressel would break NCAA rules for Clarett, Brown did not address the question.
“I don’t get into that,” said Brown, who has publicly criticized the NCAA in the past. “I don’t know what the NCAA rules are
Thanks for the red ding Tibor.
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AJHawkfan
Wanna make $14 the hard way?
"In turn he wanted OSU officials to issue public statements of support in order to help his reputation for April’s NFL Draft."
What good words could the university possibly have on behalf of MoC? I'm pretty sure the NFL already knows what kind of person they're going to be getting, regardless of what tOSU has to say, and quite frankly, it ain't a pretty picture.
What good words could the university possibly have on behalf of MoC? I'm pretty sure the NFL already knows what kind of person they're going to be getting, regardless of what tOSU has to say, and quite frankly, it ain't a pretty picture.
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ysubuck
Be water my friend.
How smart is Clarett?
"Word is that Clarett recently tried to patch things up with Ohio State. He supposedly called Geiger to say he was willing to apologize and admit he fabricated most of what he told ESPN The Magazine. In turn he wanted OSU officials to issue public statements of support in order to help his reputation for April’s NFL Draft.
Ohio State supposedly declined the offer.
Geiger did not deny that such a scenario took place.
“There is always communication,” Geiger said when asked if he received a call from Clarett to patch up the relationship. “Beyond that, I cannot elaborate.”
When do we see the apology from ESPiN?
"Word is that Clarett recently tried to patch things up with Ohio State. He supposedly called Geiger to say he was willing to apologize and admit he fabricated most of what he told ESPN The Magazine. In turn he wanted OSU officials to issue public statements of support in order to help his reputation for April’s NFL Draft.
Ohio State supposedly declined the offer.
Geiger did not deny that such a scenario took place.
“There is always communication,” Geiger said when asked if he received a call from Clarett to patch up the relationship. “Beyond that, I cannot elaborate.”
When do we see the apology from ESPiN?
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crazybuckfan40
Head Coach
The worst thing about it is, is all the people at Espin that actually believed this fool. Look who is laughing now.
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i wish there was some kind of proof that the kid will say whatever he thinks will get him what he wants...............................oh wait.
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BuckBackHome
Wolverine is largest member of weasel family
osugrad21 said:
That is exactly what I was thinking. I wonder how many personalities this kid has. He needs to see someone and quick.
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NewYorkBuck
Do not read this title
Apology? If it can be shown that ESPN intentionally and without concrete evidence damaged the OSU program, I think OSU should sue ESPN blind.
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PalmettoBuckeye
Muck Fichigan!
Clarret will get his wish and get picked in the 5th or 6th round of the draft and then be cut after the pre-season. Then he'll probably be assigned to someones practice squad and will be out of football in 2 years. Now compare this scenario to the potential he had after his first year here! This guys career moves are comparable to the "New Coke" theme that came out in the 80's.
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AJHawkfan
Wanna make $14 the hard way?
http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=196420&r=0&Category=11
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