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Former OSU Running Back Maurice Clarett: Star Athlete to 7.5 yr sentence, regret, redemption & how learning to read in prison changed his life.
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A true story of regret, reflection and redemption in athletics and how losing it all and learning the hard way ultimately changed a life for the better.
The former Ohio State star, Maurice Clarett captivated the country with his running back skills in early 2000s and was on pace to be one of the best ever to play but his fall from the top was far and the world never got to see what could have been for football’s favored back from Youngstown, Ohio.
Ryan, Channing and Fred reminisce about how amazingly talented Clarett was on the field and size, stature and running back skills were something the game has never seen before. Detailing his path fast tracked from highschool to playing at Ohio State to winning a National Championship in 2003, However, no one knew that his game-winning touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl would be the last time Clarett touched the football on a major stage.
Growing up with gangs and hustling to make his way, Clarett lived on his own from his teenage years and found football as a means of getting him out of his surroundings and into a different level of living. With all the talent and work ethic needed, Clarett could write his own ticket straight to the NFL in a short time with the accolades and perception surrounding him.
Using the fame and fortune of his overnight stardom to a disadvantage, Clarett ran the streets and allowed his upbringing to be at the forefront of poor decisions and criminal activity which ultimately cost him his career and freedom. Clarett reveals what really went on with his football suspension from OSU, his mental health struggles, details of his aggravated robbery, dodging death, missing out on the NFL, embarrassment and finding purpose through pain in prison.
Although his football career and life was a tragic tale of an athlete at the top of the world who lost it all and never got it back, it’s also one of triumph as Clarett uses his life experiences to better himself, fuel his passions and everyday try to impact and make a difference in someone’s life.
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24 Comments
The amount of transparency , clarity, pain, redemption- these are things that we often do NOT SEE commonly in our Black communities. The Pivot Podcast is doing something that many other programs aim for, but cannot achieve. You are making a DIFFERENCE. Period. Changing the narrative on Black Men, Athletes, Families, Addiction, Redemption- essentially all parts of the human condition. Please keep doing this important work, speaking for those who are voiceless, and evolving perspective for the world. Bravo, God Bless Brothers.
Channing 😂🤣🤣 11:56 You had a key? At 15, You Paid Rent?
God bless you Maurice Clarett, I am so proud of you!You turned all your negatives into positives such as helping people change there life.The Pivot Podcast is arguably the best Sports Podcast hands down,Great job Clark,Crowder,and Taylor!
I truly love and appreciate the transparency of this interview. He doesn't make excuses or play the blame game. All of Maurice's trials and tribulations have prepared him for the next phase of his life which will include success.
Great interview‼️ Channing was dialed in💪🏾 Not a lot of joking in this one. Reminded me of the Beasly interview.
This was a helleva podcast. I was originally pissed that he blew it, but his redemption is profound to see.
🎉 I'm here for it. Shoulder roll opening 🎶 music 🎵
Loved his story, his Pivot!
Maurice is an example of why athletes are more than just athletes.
Man I love and respect Maurice so much .. thank yall for this episode!!! I’m going to keep saying this .. would love to be on your show.. just average Joe love to meet yall ..
This has to be one of the best interviews ever! I missed out on money today’s because I was so locked in.
crazy how them folks turn something minor into something major and suspended him indefinitely. crazy they can use u but dnt need ya and still throw you away because they got some more fish
Happy 4 dude
One hell of a podcast rite here pivot I salute yahll also Rich an LBJ for showing every1 deserve a second chance
Channing if you didn't play football you wouldn't be on the show either 😂😂 funny mfer dude
I am from youngstown and am familiar with your story but this interview makes me proud. To listen to your growth is amazing ❤
Yo hand gone stank😂😂😂
Love this! As a Buckeye fan, I wish ya'll would have talked about the game more. And that season. Great job, all of you..
Im from Fred hometown. When i was a kid he was always running n working out. He a little older than me. Dixie Fried has great fried okra
Definitely Part II! Soon!
There is a local Cleveland Sports Talk Show (UCSS) that's on YouTube and he was on there telling this story in Greater detail and man, just like Fred said it was like a movie and it was riveting! Happy to see him turning around
Great interview fellas. I’m glad that MC has redeemed himself. O-H!
I wash my own clothes also dc!
Thanks for this I’m from Youngstown looked up to mo went to his last high school game in Akron