Ex-No. 1 pick JaMarcus Russell fired, accused of theft
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JaMarcus Russell, the first pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, has been fired from his volunteer high school assistant coaching job and accused in a lawsuit of stealing donations meant for the school, according to multiple reports.
The firing apparently came several months ago but was just confirmed by school officials in Mobile County, Ala.
"JaMarcus Russell was relieved of his volun