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Throwback Thursday: Some People Call Me Maurice

Fourteen years ago this week, former Ohio State RB Maurice Clarett filed suit against the NFL, seeking to overturn a rule that states players must be at least three years removed from high school to be eligible to play in the league. NFL VP/Communications Greg Aiello said in a statement, "We do not believe that this lawsuit serves the best interests of Maurice Clarett or college football players generally, but we look forward to explaining to the court both the very sound reasons underlying our eligibility rules and the legal impediments to the claim that was filed." The NFLPA in a statement said it would "take no position on the case."

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