OL Billy Price (National Champion)

[Steve19]

I knew Archie, Ray, and Tom Skladany. All were kind, generous, and well-grounded.

 

[Onebuckfan]

Really? I went to WR for the last 2 months of my senior year.

Archie was Eastmoor and we graduated in 72. He was a helluva wrestler too..

 

[leek]

I also graduated in 72. I had a lot of friends on the Eastmoor team. That's how I knew Archie.

 

[BayBuck]

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Oh wait, we're talking about… a Cincyjungle deep dive? Paint the endzones!

Here’s a bit of background I could find about Billy being unhappy early on at OSU, but it seems like winning a NC and a tree in Buckeye Grove and the Rimington and setting the games-started record on the way to being a 1st rounder smoothed it out for him.

https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2017/11/ohio_states_billy_price_cares.html

It's why Price hated football his first year in Columbus, while redshirting in 2013.

"I hated football. I hated it," Price said. "I didn't want to be here. I didn't like any of it. I didn't like any of the coaches. I didn't like being here, period."

 

[Buckeye86]

 

[NorthCoastKid]

Definitely a guy who hates his alma mater.

 

[Buckeye86]

 

[ScriptOhio]

 

[brodybuck21]

Billy Price made both his first start and first game appearance of the season as he played all 66 of the Cardinals’ offensive snaps at center in their 42-34 win.

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...y-mclaurin-comes-up-clutch-and-malik-harrison

 

[Jake]

Signed with New Orleans.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

Finally a Buckeye on the Saints.

 

[Jake]

 

[ScriptOhio]

Billy Price Recovering from Pulmonary Embolism, Announces Retirement from Professional Football

Former Ohio State guard and center Billy Price announced on Instagram he is recovering from a pulmonary embolism suffered in April and will retire from professional football.

www.elevenwarriors.com

BILLY PRICE RECOVERING FROM PULMONARY EMBOLISM, ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL​

Former Ohio State guard/center Billy Price announced via Instagram on Saturday morning that he is recovering from a pulmonary embolism suffered in late April and will be forced to retire from professional football.

In the blink of an eye, everything can be taken away. On April 24th I had emergency pulmonary embolism surgery to remove a saddle clot that was entering both of my lungs. As a healthy 29 year old, an unprovoked pulmonary embolism with no further medical explanation is terrifying. I am truly thankful to be alive today. Unfortunately, I will be retiring from the NFL as the risk of an internal bleed while on blood thinners creates tremendous risk.

I am truly thankful for the opportunity to have played in some of the greatest atmospheres around the world. I am thankful to have trained and played alongside men who will continue to make Pro Bowls, All Pro Rosters and Hall of Fame recognitions.

To my wife: this career would not have been possible without your continued love and support. The sacrifices you have made over the course of my career do not go unnoticed. I cannot wait to navigate the next chapter in life with you as we continue to grow our family.

The Austintown, Ohio product starred at Ohio State winning a national championship in 2014, earning back-to-back All-American nods in 2016 and 2017, and capturing the Rimington Trophy and Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2017.

 

[DaiMonMoore]

Wow, a saddle embolism. Most of the ones players have are smaller ones. This one is truly life-threatening. Glad he made it and is alive.

 

[Steve19]

Nothing but respect for this guy.