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NFL Wins Round in Clarett Case; Appeal Expected

NPR | By Tom Goldman

Published April 19, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

A federal appeals court blocks former Ohio State standout Maurice Clarett's attempt to enter the upcoming NFL draft, in a case with far-reaching effects. Clarett, a 21-year-old sophomore, has challenged the NFL policy requiring prospective players to be at least three years removed from high school. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.

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