In this Nov. 8, 2002 file photo, Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett runs against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Ohio State started the year under Clarett's cloud but now is heading into the national championship with that chapter seemingly closed. AP Photo logo AP Photo 37 months ago

In this Nov. 8, 2002 file photo, Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett runs against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Ohio State started the year under Clarett's cloud but now is heading into the national championship with that chapter seemingly closed.