 arthur ernest schlichter (, born april 25, 1960) is a retired college and professional american football quarterback, known for his compulsive gambling and the legal problems that arose from it. ==early life== a native of bloomingburg, ohio, schlichter was a star at miami trace high school, when his gambling habit began with a visit to scioto downs, a harness racing track near columbus, ohio. it remained his favorite track over the years. schlichter was a four-year starter at ohio state university. he was the last starting quarterback for legendary buckeyes coach woody hayes. in fact, schlichter threw the interception that lost the game and led to hayes' assault on clemson defensive tackle charlie bauman in the 1978 gator bowlâan act that led to his firing the next day. schlichter finished in the top six of heisman trophy balloting during his last three yearsâfourth in his sophomore year, sixth as a junior and fifth in his senior year. he nearly led the buckeyes to the national championship in 1979, and left the school as its career leader in total offense. schlichter finished his four years at osu with 7,547 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes, with 46 interceptions. he also rushed for 1,303 yards and 35 touchdowns during his college career, he was frequently spo
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