There's no denying quarterback Art Schlichter is a tragic figure in Ohio State football history and it's not hard to understand how many have a lack of empathy for how his life has unfolded due to a crippling gambling addiction that cost him way more than money. It cost him his reputation, a huge number of family and friends, his standing in Buckeye lore and ultimately his freedom as he's spent well over a decade in jails for a laundry list of crimes.
On the field at Ohio State, Schlichter's arm talent helped usher in a more modern offense with the passing game as a growing focal point (although it should be noted Schlichter was a legit dual-threat guy) especially after his freshman season culminated in Woody Hayes no longer leading the program after the infamous 1978 Gator Bowl saw a late-game Schlichter interception precede Hayes slugging Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman on the OSU sideline.