The Art Schlichter Effect (The Anti-Midas Touch)
According to Greek mythology, Icarus suffered a tragic fate after failing to heed his father's advice about flying too close to the sun. In particular, he fell to his death when the wax binding his wings melted from the sun's heat. Apparently, the ancient Greeks used the legend to teach about the need to avoid hubris (i.e. excessive pride). As detailed in my previous post, Art Schlichter's hubris led to his own tragic fate. In particular, he failed as an NFL player after ignoring advice about the dangers of a gambling addiction. However, unlike Icarus, Schlichter brought down not only himself but also anyone close to him. The following post references another myth by detailing the extent of Schlicter's anti-Midas touch.
