Controversy and Regret: A Look at Bill Romanowski

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Published: May 11, 2009

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... game of football and a fear of failure that bothered him relentlessly. Even in practice, this beast was full speed ahead.

Bill Romanowski was one of the most intense and controversial players in the league during his time. Infamous incidents included spitting in former 49er J.J. Stokes face during a Monday Night Game against the Denver Broncos and a fight with former Oakland Raider teammate Marcus Williams, that led to a serious injury. However, Romanowski is one of the more misunderstood players of our generation.

Romanowski simply wanted to be the best he can be. Even as a young player, he emulated the likes of Herschel Walker, who once said that his mind is a general while his body is an army. Those words would forever be etched in Romanowski's soul.

The fear of failure propelled Romanowski and the teams he was on to four Super Bowl titles, five Super Bowl appearances with the 49ers, Broncos, and Raiders and...

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