Dwayne Haskins

NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was hit by a dump truck as he was walking on the I-595 freeway in South Florida. The story is that his rental car ran out of gas. A strange story if you don't factor in that he is a gazillionaire. I am an Ohio State Buckeyes fan and recall watching Dwayne dominate games. Big and brawny, he reminded me of Steve McNair (another one who died tragically young). Dwayne always seemed cheery. Don't recall him having any issues within the team. And definitely wasn't like a previous Buckeye quarterback Cardale Jones who thought school was a waste of time (in his case, it was very true). Dwayne was a big pick to go to the Washington Redskins. And got PAID. So much so GQ did a segment of him spending his first millions. How very...um...NFL. His time with that team was bad. I mean, he threw more interceptions than touchdowns and is considered a bust. Most OSU quarterbacks are bad. Not sure why teams scout them for leadership positions. OSU is known for defensive players. And the occasional wide receiver. That is why his death is so baffling. My guess. A thoughtless moment of a poor decision. That really sums up all our lives. A simple dumb mistake can end it all. And most likely, that's all it takes for most of us. My friend had posted in the past that growing old is a privilege. And I really do agree with her. A lot of us will grow old. Most of us live with the idea that death is our lottery ticket and will eventually cash in. That is the reality. The sudden death of Dwayne at 24 is shocking because his life is done here on Earth. This is why I constantly remind myself that petty things are inconsequential to the grand scheme. The older you get the more you realize how fast time moves. Live it up when you can. Enjoy the air you breathe and the food you eat and the people you meet.