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Haha, Clarret's been cut
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:57 pm
by air_hog
What a fool, he declined his SB so he could end up earning 7 Mil. instead.
Here's the link
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2145372
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:22 pm
by The Hogster
I feel bad for the kid. The one time in his life when he had the chance do do something selfish (and take the half a mil bonus) he gambles and ends up back out on the street.
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:16 am
by skinsfano28
i dont think anyone will sign him...ever
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:10 am
by skins81
I think I remember Manfreda saying we should draft him, and that Portis wasn't a top five back. This was after the hideously slow times at the combine.
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:12 am
by SkinsFanInHawai'i
I feel bad for the kid. Someone might give him a chance?
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:30 am
by redskindave
He brought on most of his problems by himself, its a shame to see his talent wasted, But its his own fault.
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:34 am
by Gibbs' Hog
I totally agree redskinsDave....
He fought the law, and the...law won.
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:58 am
by King Cali Skin 2
Yea, I feel bad for the kid too, but he gambled and lost. Sort of a big headed chump, thinking he walk right into the Pro's and dominate. Brought him back to Earth, huh?
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:08 pm
by Chris Luva Luva
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:12 am
by Gibbs' Hog
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How sad.
That race isn't even close.
With the setup Denver's had the past couple years, they could probably put
that guy in at RB and have him go for 1500 yds!
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:41 am
by joebagadonuts
three words;
canadian. football. league.
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:49 am
by Gibbs' Hog
Three more words.
NFL. Europe. League.
Actually, it's 5 words - well, 4 because two are the same...
Whatever. Go Admirals!!!
Re: Haha, Clarret's been cut
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:36 pm
by REDEEMEDSKIN
air_hog wrote:What a fool, he declined his SB so he could end up earning 7 Mil. instead.
Kick a man while he's down, huh? 
He did an honorable thing, even if it was to satisfy his ego (thought he deserved 1st round money).
He seemed like the real deal in college, and could have been great had he not been off for so long.
I hope he learns something from this experience, and from his upcoming stint in the CFL, AFL or NFL Europe.
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:11 am
by The Hogster
I went to UVA, and even though we are not a perennial powerhouse in football, I can say that the things Clarett accused Ohio State of doing are more than likely true.
Its kind of messed up that his whole life was changed over somethings that these big time football schools allow and encourage.
Not about the over estimating the items stolen from his car, but in the aftermath where the University disowned him and hung him out to dry, and then acted as if they were the Citadel or some other honorable school.
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:56 am
by skins81
This is a good illustration of how when you fight larger powers there is a HUGE chance that you will be smacked down.
I'm all for standing up for what is right, but you should know what you stand to lose before you start a fight. When we are young, most of us do not know this. It takes some time to learn. (A lot of us learn the hard way a few times) Don't stop fighting for change because you can lose, but choose your battles wisely, and know the risks.
I'm not trying to glorify Clarrett's case. He's a bit of a selfish man. That said, he went up against the University and the NFL and thought he was invincible because he believed he was in the right. It changed his life forever. He will be lucky to have a career in the NFL now, where he was GUARANTEED to be a millionaire had he stayed in school another year. (barring injury)
Just
of course
