Olivea was a three-year starter for the Buckeyes and was a two-time All-Big Ten second team. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State offensive lineman Shane Olivea, who was a member of the 2002 national championship team, has passed away at the age of 40. A cause of death has not been released at this time. Olivea was a three-year starter for the Buckeyes and was a two-time All-Big Ten second team. Following his time in Columbus, Olivea was selected by San Diego with the 209th pick in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Olivea started in 57 games for the Chargers over four seasons. “In 2006, Olivea was an integral piece of an offensive line that helped Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson break the NFL’s single-season touchdown record,” the Chargers said in a statement following Olivea’s death. In February 2008, Olivea was released by the Chargers.…
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