By: Doug Lesmerises (Cleveland Plain Dealer) -

Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett, who helped lead Ohio State to the 2002 national championship before spending more than three years in prison for aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon, is taking classes again Ohio State.

Clarett, 26, enrolled for the start of a summer session that began on Monday, with his major listed as Consumer and Family Financial Services. In a statement released through the university, Clarett said, “This is a surreal feeling to be back at Ohio State in such a supportive environment. I have looked forward to being back in school and I’m doing my best to fit in with other students. I don’t want to be distraction or nuisance to the football team or to students on campus.”

His return continues a complex relationship between the former player and the school. The former running back was ruled ineligible for the 2003 football season for receiving extra benefits, then later made allegations of financial and academic misconduct in the athletic department that led to an NCAA investigation……

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