Maurice Clarett: A Life in Two Parts
The Omaha Nighthawks running back reflects on his life in football
By Maurice ClarettPOSTED OCTOBER 12, 2011
When I was a young boy growing up, I had a dream like every kid. I never could imagine that what I was doing in the front yard would land me at Ohio State, the NFL, or in the UFL. I can remember using my toys as football players and playing games on my bedroom floor. I can remember playing team football with friends from around the neighborhood and emulating players we had seen on television. I remember watching guys like Earnest Byner, Thurman Thomas, Emmitt Smith, and Deion Sanders. I also remember getting on my knees and playing carpet football in my mother's living room with my brothers when I couldn't go outside. Lord knows she would have whupped us if she ever found out. Sorry, Moms.
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