Maurice Clarett Quotations

Ohio State created me. They created what they suspended.

What would have become of Ohio State if I said everything? Half the team would have been suspended, and it would have been worse for everybody. I was like, 'Why don't I just take it?'

There’s no tipping point where you become what you are. Character development starts when you’re growing up. Your socioeconomic background contributes. The attitude that gets you through some communities doesn’t work in corporate America. It’s not an excuse, but it does help explain

It's a humbling thing being humble.

That's the main thing -- like you're not loyal, you're not a Buckeye. But I can't control what other people think, write or say about me. So I don't really care about it too much.

That's the main thing -- like you're not loyal, you're not a Buckeye, ... But I can't control what other people think, write or say about me. So I don't really care about it too much.

I just want to get in there and work, work my butt off, anything to help the team, running the ball, special teams, anything. . . . I'm not sure if it's more motivation than other people, but I have to say my drive and my desire is very high right now. I can feel the energy.

I guess football's more important than a person's life to them.

I don't want to get into the contract thing with the public, ... It was just the best situation for me and the Broncos and the coaches. It's just what my agent sat down and did.

if I get cut, if I don't have a place here, it won't be my first setback.