In Austin, Russell Erxleben is still heralded for kicking the longest field goal in NCAA history when he successfully split the uprights on a 67-yard field goal attempt back in October 1, 1977. The former Longhorn and three-time All-American was drafted by the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, after unsuccessful attempts to return to football, Erxleben led himself to a life of crime. Most recently, he was arrested on Thursday for running a $2 million Ponzi scheme that could land the...
