COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – To become the first to do anything is an accomplishment. To become the first freshman running back to start their first game at Ohio State was a great achievement. Maurice Clarett – Mr. Football in Ohio from Warren Harding – began his only season in Columbus by dismantling the Texas Tech defense on August 24, 2002. Clarett ran for 175 yards on 21 carries and scored three times. He also caught four passes. The Buckeyes won, 45-21. Twenty-one days later, Clarett was back at it again as this time he went over 200-yards (230) against #10 Washington State. A game the Buckeyes won, 25-7. Warren Harding High School football preview Clarett was named Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year after amassing 1237 yards on the ground (5.6 avg) and scoring a total of 18 touchdowns. His biggest came in the BCS National Championship game with Miami.…
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