Post-OSU Update: Clarence “Curt” Curtis suffered a serious injury in practice after the regular season-ending loss to Illinois in 1983. He ran through a glass door at Ohio State’s training facility, severing his Achilles’ tendon and almost slicing off his entire calf muscle. He sued Ohio State for $2 million, citing unsafe practice facilities. Curtis lost the trial, as well as an appeal. (updated: Apr. 2024)

Major: Communications (1980-83)

Weight: 212 (1982-83), 210 (1981), 207 (1980)

1983 Media Guide: Has won two varsity awards … his quickness and excellent body balance makes him difficult to block … will be one of the top outside linebackers in the Big Ten.

1982: Started 10 games in 1982, missing the Stanford and Florida State games because of an injury … had 46 tackles, including five stops for a loss.

1982 Media Guide: A strong showing in spring drills makes him a probably starter … has 4.86 speed in the 40 … his good body balance makes him difficult to block … is the type of athlete who can make great plays because of his all-around talents … first name is Clarence.

1981: Saw brief action in eight games for a total of 11.5 minutes.

1981 Media Guide: A strong showing in spring practice moved him to second team behind Ben Lee … has good quickness and body balance … his unusual leg strength makes him difficult to block … showed improvement in all parts of his game in spring practice.

1980: Saw brief action with the specialty teams as a freshman.

High School: Was an all-Metro end at Churchill High School … scored two touchdowns after blocking punts … twice captained his high school basketball team.

Personal: Admires Earl Campbell, Julius Erving and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.