Clarett Might Prove That Crime Does Pay

It’s hard to understand why the NFL doesn’t accede immediately to Maurice Clarett’s demand that he be drafted No. 1 when he already has proven that the rules don’t apply to him. He showed those buffoons on the faculty at Ohio State that he doesn’t need to go to class, study, or even pass dumbbell English.

And the fools on the Columbus police department learned that it’s OK for Maurice to file fraudulent police reports and lie under oath. Not only that, the idiots at the NCAA found out that Maurice can accept improper perks from boosters any time he feels like it.

The Chargers would be an ideal team for Maurice. After he accepts his $18.3-zillion bonus, he can skip practice at Carson every day and enjoy the wonderful weather at La Jolla. And on game days, while his teammates are hard at work, it’s just a short drive up the coast to Newport Beach, where he can take some more character lessons from Dennis Rodman.

Allen E. Kahn

Playa del Rey

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I think a better lawsuit would be that of Ohio State suing Clarett for grand larceny for stealing a scholarship he apparently never intended to use. This isn’t basketball that has no rules, Maurice. This is the big leagues, and your tantrum will amount to nothing. Try getting a real job and see where that lands you without an education.

Skip Houston

Laguna Beach