Ohio State's Price, Elflein lead young offensive line


COLUMBUS — He’s a returning starter on an Ohio State football team that doesn’t have many of them and a veteran presence expected to be a calming influence if — or when — that is needed. So offensive lineman Billy Price was ready when asked what knowledge he would impart or already has shared with the three first-year starters on the O-line and the other 13 first-time starters OSU will have in its season opener against Bowling Green at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. The advice from Price, a starter in 28 consecutive games for the Buckeyes, started out simply. “Strap in,” he said with a laugh. “And get ready to take media questions all the time. You’re going to be under a lot of scrutiny. It’s part of being at Ohio State. “As an older guy, I’ve got to make sure these young guys stay calm,” Price said. Pat Elflein, a first-team All-Big Ten selection at guard last year, has moved over to center this season and Price will stay at guard, where he was third-team All-Big Ten. Jamarco Jones, a junior, and Isaiah Prince, a sophomore, will be the tackles. Freshman Michael Jordan will start at the other guard,…

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