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On Tuesday, ESPN The Magazine reported former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett claims he ''took the fall'' for Ohio State during a 2003 NCAA investigation and wants to ''clear his name'' with NFL owners and GMs. He claims he received cash and other benefits from head coach Jim Tressel and his staff as well as boosters.

Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger says "We dealt with this guy [Clarett] for 18 months. I just hope you've checked into the background and history of who you're dealing with.''

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