8. Brian Bosworth
The “Boz” might be long dead, but Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma Sooner Phenom and Seattle Seahawks bust is still around. He’s remembered more for the outlandish haircuts, cocky pronouncements and less for his actual talent. He is still the only two-time recipient of the the Butkus Award that recognizes the best college linebacker. His brief NFL career has been eclipsed by the “Boz” personae, but was largely his own doing. He put out a biography at age 25 where he spouted his views on everything from the NCAA to teammates to his future in and beyond football. His in your face arrogance made him unpopular with opposing fans, but his injury plagued Seahawks career that ended after 3 seasons turned Seahawks fans against him. In fairness the Bosworth, his over the top behavior in the 1980’s has become commonplace and often encouraged.
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