On Ian Dowie:
Footballer and manager Iain Dowie was rejected by Southampton Football Club as a 16-year old before going on to study at the University of Hertfordshire for a Masters in Engineering. After graduating he took up employment with British Aerospace while continuing with football at non-league level before being spotted by Luton Town Football Club and giving up the day job.
Inarticulate yes, but perhaps just one step away from being a rocket scientist.