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Ex-OSU star Clarett admits DUI, gets probation

Associated Press

Ohio State's Maurice Clarett (13) carries the ball during the third quarter against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002.

MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio — Former Ohio State star running back Maurice Clarett has admitted driving under the influence.

He pleaded guilty under a deal with prosecutors and received a suspended 60-day jail sentence Monday.

Court records show all but three days were suspended. Clarett must serve two years of probation and undergo a driver intervention program. His driver's license was suspended for 180 days. Clarett's attorney didn't immediately return a call seeking comment Wednesday.

Clarett was traveling Interstate 71 in Morrow County on Jan 3 when a fellow motorist reported him driving erratically.

Clarett was released from probation last February after a 2006 conviction on robbery and gun charges.

He rushed for a team freshman record 1,237 yards and scored 18 touchdowns to help OSU to a 14-0 record and the 2002 BCS Championship.