SPORTS WITH FONZ: MAURICE CLARETT - IS HE REHABILITATED?

After three-and-a-half years in jail, Maurice Clarett will be released into a half-way house after his conviction of armed robbery.

After being convicted of armed robbery and carrying a concealed weapon, Maurice Clarett, former Ohio State and Denver Broncos running back, has beeen released from jail and will be entering a half-way house upon the judges decision. He will be evaluated for release within six months.  (A reminder in case you forgot why he lost his mind)

A star as a freshman at Ohio State, Clarett, a standout running back from Warren, Ohio, was declared ineligible after one season for receiving extra benefits that were brought to light after he filed a false theft report about a car break-in. He never played another college game after scoring the winning touchdown in Ohio State's 31-24 double-overtime win over Miami in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, the Buckeyes' first national title since 1968.

After he was ruled ineligible, Clarett sued the NFL in September 2003 to be permitted to enter the league's draft. At issue was the NFL's rule denying anyone to be drafted who has not been out of high school for three years. After an initial court victory, Clarett lost on appeal.

He eventually was drafted in the third round of the 2005 draft by the Denver Broncos, but was cut before the season started.

The Fonz