Maurice Clarett UConn Consultant

[MDHuskFan]

Maurice Clarett, now a UConn consultant, turning life around after time in prison

Tyler Polley knew of Maurice Clarett the football player. So did most of his UConn teammates. What they didn’t know was his story — from college football superstar to NFL flameout to felon to what …

nypost.com

Pretty cool article, I knew he came in and talked to the players. Also remember seeing him on the side at a few games, didn’t know he had such a defined role with the program. Interesting tidbit on his relationship with Bouk too.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

I met him at Bradley a few years ago. Nice dude. Happy to see him on his feet and serving a role at UConn.

 

[UconnU]

This is awesome. Love this move.

 

[CL82]

One of the players Clarett has worked with is James Bouknight, the impressive rising sophomore and All-ACC freshman selection. The Brooklyn native was in a car crash in which he was charged with driving without a license, driving too fast for conditions, evading responsibility and interfering with police and was suspended for three games as a result. Clarett helped him get past that mistake, imploring him to own it while not let it define him.

This is great. Having someone with Clarett's experiences to convey it is something special for our guys. Hurley shows, time and time and again, that he is committed to help our guys grow not only as players but as men. If I am a parent of a recruit, I weigh that heavily.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

What a comeback for this kid. Really happy for him.

 

[glastonbury50]

Maurice Clarett is the man. Been rooting for him since Ohio State. Check out the Youngstown Boys 30 for 30 if you get the chance.

 

[Waquoit]

As if I couldn't be more of a fanboy for this staff

 

[glastonbury50]

Is Clarett on payroll??

 

[husky429]

Is Clarett on payroll??

Consultant. I would assume this means not officially on the payroll. Anything he makes is coming out of the basketball budget somewhere.

 

[glastonbury50]

Consultant. I would assume this means not officially on the payroll. Anything he makes is coming out of the basketball budget somewhere.

Was gonna say spending three days a month with the team seems extremely generous. Sounds like the relationship has been extremely beneficial to Bouk.

 

[alphasigko]

I guess the author of the article does not know the difference between the AAC and the ACC....?

 

[Kitaman]

Was gonna say spending three days a month with the team seems extremely generous. Sounds like the relationship has been extremely beneficial to Bouk.

Just to add I think everyone would benefit. After hearing Rips story about him and KEA in the hood, we forget the players are basically kids transitioning to adulthood. Some don't have that 'active/personal' male figure to set things straight or provide real talk. Add to that being hundreds of miles from home.

All you need is one sentence to break through, not the whole speech. We all know horror stories about college athletes.

Just saying Clarett is opening eyes, now keeping them open is up to the players.

 

[navery12]

 

[Ewekon]

What a comeback for this kid. Really happy for him.

Danny is making great, informed behind the scenes moves and hires. This is a winning program's move

 

[glastonbury50]

Some don't have that 'active/personal' male figure to set things straight or provide real talk. Add to that being hundreds of miles from home.

If Real Talk is what we're after, they should be meeting with @Chief00 as well.

 

[BlueDogs]

This the kind of stuff that matters. Setting standards and investing in improving people’s lives through leadership and authentic caring. It’s 180 degrees from mouthing empty BLM slogans.

 

[imno1]

This the kind of stuff that matters. Setting standards and investing in improving people’s lives through leadership and authentic caring. It’s 180 degrees from mouthing empty BLM slogans.

Should have stopped at caring

 

[tentoes4rings]

What a fantastic resource this is for the kids. A top athlete who experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows. He’s still young enough to have relatability to the college kids and can offer a different relationship than coaches can. Very happy for Maurice and thrilled for the kids. Great job Danny and UConn bringing him in.

 

[Samoo]

Should have stopped at caring

He's on ignore; I checked to see what idiocy he posted - ignore is well-deserved.

 

[Stainmaster]

This the kind of stuff that matters. Setting standards and investing in improving people’s lives through leadership and authentic caring. It’s 180 degrees from mouthing empty BLM slogans.

Why are you still a fan of UConn Men's Basketball given how the players feel about those slogans and BLM?

 

[gtcam]

Why are you still a fan of UConn Men's Basketball given how the players feel about those slogans and BLM?

WOW

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Most importantly I’m sure it pisses off our old friends at Cincy and our new friends at Xavier