http://www.sbnation.com/users/Steev1705 Posts made by Steev1705 on SB Nation http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/7/23/959824/remember-carlton-haselrig Steev1705 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:29:26 -0000 <p>For every Big Ben, Mean Joe or Fast Willie there's a dozen Hollywood Hendersons or Hercules Haselrigs. &nbsp;The one time Pro Bowler has become a 2nd rate mixed martial artist and is left with nothing but regret for opportunities missed. &nbsp;Tom Danyluk at Pro Football Weekly writes a compelling story of Haselrig's meteoric rise from college wrestler to Pro Bowl lineman in &nbsp;a rather short period of time. &nbsp;He follows that up with a rather sad tale of a washed up athlete, who at 43 is doing whatever he can to pay the bills.</p> <p>We often revel in their greatness, but we rarely dwell in their ambiguity, particularly when their downfall is of their own making. &nbsp;I think Danyluk's story about Haselrig would make a tragic but interesting documentary, along the lines of "The Wrestler" which is Ironic because Haselrig was one of the greatest wrestlers in college histroy. &nbsp;I could say more but Danyluk's article says it all. I highly recommend you read it:</p> <p>http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/07/22/former-hercules-still-doing-battle</p>