The college football world has suffered a big loss. Texas A&M defensive line coach Terry Price has passed away at age 55. The news was first reported by KBTX, which confirmed the news of Price’s untimely passing through a family member. The exact circumstances and details of Price’s death aren’t clear at this time.
Price played at Texas A&M from 1969-89 and was a notable member of the Aggies coaching staff under Kevin Sumlin and Jimbo Fisher. While he was known as a being a “grill master,” Price was also known for his ability to develop and recruit defensive linemen. He was a wildly popular coach among his players and has put nine players into the NFL, including Myles Garrett, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Since the announcement of Price’s passing, several notable tributes have been posted on social media:
Terry Price was one of the best human beings I’ve ever met.
An incredible man, husband, father, and mentor that left an indelible impression on everyone he came across. My life is better for having known him.
We should all aim to leave our mark on the world the way he did.
— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) June 23, 2023
As everyone knows, Coach Price's loved family, football and BBQ. One of my favorite memories will be getting a random Saturday morning call from TP and driving to find a new (or old). We talked a hell of a lot more about life than football on those road trips.
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) June 23, 2023
I’m stunned by the death of Texas A&M D-line coach Terry Price. Never met him but always admired his work as a coach, recruiter and pitmaster. My condolences to his family.
— Max Olson (@max_olson) June 23, 2023
TexAgs joins the Price family and Texas A&M football in mourning the loss of Terry Price ‘92.
As a player, Former Student, coach and father, Price embodied everything it meant to be an Aggie.
“TP” will be missed but never forgotten. Here. pic.twitter.com/cnUNUaRNyT
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) June 23, 2023
Terry Price is one of the best people I've met working in this business. An incredible D-Line coach (just ask Myles Garrett), but what stood out more is how much he cared – about everyone. Love just emanated from him. Condolences to his entire family. RIP to the BBQ king. https://t.co/cCaA9EyvTJ
— Colin Deaver (@ColinDeaverTV) June 23, 2023
Jolted to see that A&M DL coach Terry Price has passed away. He was such a warm, genuine person. It was easy to see why his players and colleagues loved being around him–and not just bc he was great working the grill. My heart aches for his family and everyone close to him. RIP
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) June 23, 2023
Heartbroken doesn’t even start to explain how I feel. Terry Price impacted so many, but I will never forget his impact on me and this page.
He was among the first 100 followers to ever follow this page, and from time to time check in with me and see how i’m doing –
— Jaxson Callaway (AT) (@AggiesToday) June 23, 2023
Man I have so many memories with coach Terry Price TP. You were one of the first coaches to come see me at Bellaire and offer me a scholarship to play at Texas A&M. Thank you for everything🙏🏾 #Here
— Jayden Peevy (@JAYDENPEEVY) June 23, 2023
Terry Price ❤️ pic.twitter.com/n0ZokHRVlr
— Chris Keith (@Chris_Keith12) June 23, 2023
RIP to a true legend, Terry Price 😢 one of the funniest and coolest people I ever met pic.twitter.com/WsuUJPDbpC
— Chris Keith (@Chris_Keith12) June 23, 2023
SB Nation’s Good Bull Hunting provided a touching tribute to Price:
Terry Price was authentic. He was real. And you could see that in everything he did. Nothing he did was for show. It was all for the love of his school, his job, and his family.
The d line cookout tweets weren’t a recruiting tool. They were genuine and heartfelt moments where Coach Price and his family opened their home to fellowship and comfort for young men from across the country. In every video you hear him say “Make sure you get some of this” or “yall don’t hold back” or something to that effect because Coach Price was just that kind of guy. It was authentic love that he shared with his players. He loved his players in the same way he loved his family. Wholeheartedly, fully, and without any hesitation.
It’s awful to hear that this happened to Price. And his passing clearly touched many throughout the college football world. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Price is survived by his wife Kenya and sons Alexander and Devin.
[KBTX; photo from Maria Lysaker/USA TODAY Sports]
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