![]() ![]() Although the Columbus and OSU police departments became suspicious, the athletic department felt it lacked enough evidence to go to the NCAA about the matter. ĭuring his college career, Schlichter was frequently spotted at Scioto Downs with a prominent Ohio gambler. ![]() In 1981, sports writer Ritter Collett published a biography of Schlichter, Straight Arrow. At the time, he was Ohio State's all-time leader in total offense. He also rushed for 1,303 yards and 35 touchdowns. In his four years as a Buckeye, 1978 through 1981, Schlichter tallied 7,547 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes, with 46 interceptions. They had a chance to win at least a share of the national championship in the Rose Bowl, but lost to USC by one point. In his sophomore year, 1979, he led the Buckeyes to an undefeated regular season. Schlichter finished in the top six of Heisman Trophy balloting during his last three years-fourth as a sophomore, sixth as a junior and fifth as a senior. Schlichter threw the interception that led to Hayes' assault on Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman in the 1978 Gator Bowl, an act that led to the coach's firing the next day. According to his father, Max, Hayes was so enthralled with Art that he was willing to jettison his "three yards and a cloud of dust" offense and throw as many as 25 times a game if he signed with the Buckeyes. He was the last starting quarterback for legendary Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes. Schlichter was a four-year starter at Ohio State University. He quickly became a regular, and Scioto Downs remained his favorite track over the years. He and several friends pooled their resources to bet on a race at Scioto Downs, and won. His gambling habit began in high school with a visit to Scioto Downs, a harness racing track near Columbus. He never lost a game in 30 starts at quarterback his record was only blemished by one tie. He was a football and basketball star at Miami Trace High School. Schlichter was born in Bloomingburg, Ohio, between Columbus and Cincinnati. Schlichter continued to face legal problems after the end of his football career, including serving a 10-year sentence on gambling-related theft charges from 2011 to 2021. He found greater success in the AFL, where he was named Most Valuable Player and led the Drive to victory in ArenaBowl IV during the 1990 season, but was also forced out due to his addiction. Selected fourth overall in the 1982 NFL Draft by the Colts, Schlichter appeared in only 13 games and six starts due to his gambling problems. A highly-touted collegiate prospect at Ohio State, Schlichter's professional career was cut short by a gambling addiction that resulted in him facing legal trouble for nearly four decades. He also played one Canadian Football League (CFL) season with the Ottawa Rough Riders and three Arena Football League (AFL) seasons with the Detroit Drive and Cincinnati Rockers. 2× First-team All- Big Ten ( 1979, 1981)Īrthur Ernest Schlichter ( / ˈ ʃ l iː s t ər/, born April 25, 1960) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons with the Colts franchise.* Offseason and/or practice squad member only Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts ( 1982– 1985).American football player Art Schlichter No. ![]()
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