Maurice Clarett Writes New Chapter

Posted by Jerry Lopper Sep 19, 2006

Former star running back and Denver Bronco draft pick Maurice Clarett pled guilty to two felony counts yesterday in a Columbus, Ohio courtroom. The young man with unlimited football potential made a series of poor choices resulting in his dramatic fall from football star to felon. Faced with the resolve of two prosecutor's witnesses to testify, Clarett accepted a plea deal that cut his potential jail time from 30 years to 7 1/2 years, with early release in 3 1/2 years.

In Maurice Clarett's Cautionary Tale I noted that Clarett was writing his life story a chapter at a time, as we all do. It appears this latest chapter is one of admission of guilt and acceptance of punishment for ill-chosen behavior.

Still in his early 20's, Clarett's life story has more ups and downs than a roller coaster. Will his future chapters describe a man on a mission of redemption or someone continuing to spiral down toward devastation?

Only Maurice knows the theme of his next life chapter; or does he? Do you know the theme of your next chapter? You're writing it right now, you know.