Sometimes when you read about an athlete getting arrested, it’s funny. Like when an offensive guard gets picked up for Boating Under the Influence, for example. Other times, it’s sad, like, “Ah, that’s too bad, I’d like to see that guy get his life together.” But sometimes - not often, but sometimes - it progresses to the point where you say, “Alright, it’s time to get this motherfucker off the streets.”
And it gets to that point when a guy is arrested while wearing a bulletproof vest, with four loaded guns in his car, all of which were loaded and in the front seat, in addition to the hatchet and the open bottle of Grey Goose, which he was drinking in front of cops. Say what you want about Maurice Clarett, but the man has good taste in vodka. The photos you see here are of his actual arrest, and of his actual Goose.
There’s just not much to say. The guy is a danger to himself and to society. There are very few good reasons to be driving around, hammered, in a bulletproof vest and with four loaded guns in the front seat. Someone was probably going to get hurt last night.
It all should have been so much different for Maurice Clarett. It’s time to just get him off the streets and get him some help before he kills himself or someone else.
Kyle Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 12:25 pm
“It’s time to just get him off the streets and get him some help before he kills himself or someone else.”
I think that’s what just happened. It’s pure speculation, but I believe he was on his way to kill last night. Drunk, wearing a bulletproof vest, and carrying 4 loaded guns and a hatchet sound like a man who’s planning on doing something seriously bad. When I first heard the story, I was thinking he was on his way to a robbery. Given his past, that’s not a bad link to make, nor would thinking he’s wanting to gun down some gang members or drug dealers. I’m glad he was nabbed by police before anyone potentially lost their life.
Jim Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 12:52 pm
Give him another chance!
Justin Robert Young Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 1:21 pm
In his defense, if they don’t get Morpheus out of that building the machines will hack the Zion mainframe.
Somewhere in Davie, New Mexico shakes his head and wonders how one man could squander such a promising career.
WBRS Sports Blog Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 1:22 pm
This has gotten very sad.
Taran Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 1:26 pm
While I think this kid got the hose from OSU, I have to think that someone must have noticed that he was nuts. Chris Henry’s rap sheet is funny, because it’s mostly non-violent immature stuff from a guy with way too much money and too little supervision. Clarett is clearly unstable. I can’t imagine that he just became unhinged overnight.
tony Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
Given his past, that’s not a bad link to make, nor would thinking he’s wanting to gun down some gang members or drug dealers. I’m glad he was nabbed by police before anyone potentially lost their life.
Because heaven forbid any gang members or drug dealers lose their life. Heh.
Additionally, as one who’s been drunk in a Tee Jaye’s parking lot maybe more than once in my life, may I say how relieved I am that I decided to leave the hatchet at home that night.
gastronaut Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
‘good taste in vodka’ is an oxymoron.
Bouj Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 2:31 pm
Chris Henry getting arrested wearing his own jersey
Bouj Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 2:34 pm
That should have read:
Chris Henry getting arrested wearing his own jersey is hilarious.
Mo Clarett getting arrested wearing a bulletproof vest is not so much.
Stupid return key…
The Big Picture Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 2:41 pm
he can still afford grey goose? stay classy, maurice clarrett.
Moonshine Mike Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 3:10 pm
i dunno, when I try to go the cock fights here in west virginia, we had 3 guns and 2 switchblades in the car. but we couldn’t get past the lookout house before being turned around.
SP Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 7:25 pm
4 loaded guns, bullet-proof vest, a friggin hatchet(!), and alcohol ON THE DAY OF his court date for a prior armed robbery charge. Yea he was definitely out to kill someone or himself, no one wears bullet-proof vests otherwise.
Clay Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Where is Jim Brown when Maurice Clarett needs SERIOUS help? Remember when Brown was encouraging Clarett’s challenge of the NFL’s age rules? Now he’s nowhere to be seen. Clarett is a kid who grew up way, way too fast, and he’s obviously not able to cope. No way was this guy mature enough to play in the NFL.
Don’t get me wrong; Clarett is ultimately responsible for his own actions. But it would be nice if those who filled his head with delusions of NFL greatness and riches since an early age would give him some much needed help now.
chris Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 9:12 pm
Gotta admit, if this was DMX we’d think he was hard as shit. This is Tony Soprano-esque shit here
jmoney Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 11:03 pm
Give the man a break, he was going to pick up his buddy Lawrence Phillips and they just wanted to be prepared in case the 14 year olds in the pick up game were too tough for them and the car wouldn’t be a good enough weapon… how sweet are they going to be as a 1-2 punch in the prison league.
HuangKong Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 11:19 pm
Justin: “In his defense, if they don’t get Morpheus out of that building the machines will hack the Zion mainframe.”
Now THAT is some fucking funny shit.
Sports Dude Says:
August 9th, 2006 at 11:52 pm
The man does need help. But I hope he has a few more run-ins with the law before he seeks such help. I mean, really, this stuff is great. What’s he going to do next! I can’t wait!
Mr Furious Says:
August 10th, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Clarett was caught within blocks of the home of the key witness in his robbery trial.
At the arraignment, his lawyer had the balls to say “We’re very confident that there was no intent to harm anyone.” while trying to argue for a lower bond.
Clarett was already out on bail for robbery when he was arrested.
Throw away the key.
Peter Says:
August 10th, 2006 at 7:32 pm
What a moron. When is he going to move out of Columbus, OH? It’s the only city in the whole country where his actions are magnified.
tony Says:
August 10th, 2006 at 9:02 pm
At the arraignment, his lawyer had the balls to say “We’re very confident that there was no intent to harm anyone.” while trying to argue for a lower bond.
His lawyer also argued that he saw no reason why the “alleged” incident that occured the night before would be in violation of his probation for the previous offense. With a straight face.
He also blamed the media for blowing it up, saying “the cameras, which were there (heh) practically before the police…”
Lawyers suck.