Aggie Family Mourns Loss of Football Defensive Ends Coach Terry Price '90
Athletics Communications
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M football letterman and longtime Southeastern Conference football coach Terry Price passed away on Friday.
“Terry was not only a great Aggie, football coach and recruiter, he was an even better husband, father and man,” Aggie head coach Jimbo Fisher said. “The impact he had on this program and his players is immeasurable. Our football family has suffered an incredible loss. We will continue to hold Kenya and the boys in our thoughts and prayers.”
Price, known around Aggieland as “TP”, was born April 5, 1968, in Atlanta, Georgia and played high school football at Plano High School in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Price was recruited by Aggie football coach Jackie Sherrill and played on the defensive line for coach R.C. Slocum. A four-year letterman (1986-89), Price helped the Aggies win Southwest Conference titles in 1986 and 1987 and led the Aggie defensive line in tackles as a junior and senior. His senior season he was named All-SWC and earned honorable mention All-America honors by The Sporting News. During his playing days, the Aggies lost only three games on Kyle Field.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the 12th Man Foundation with the goal of establishing a memorial scholarship in Coach Price's honor. You can donate by Clicking Here.
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Price was drafted in the 10th round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. He played two seasons in the NFL for the Bears and the Miami Dolphins before returning to finish his degree and begin his coaching career on Coach Slocum’s staff in 1992.
After serving on the Aggie coaching staff in 1992 and 1993, Price moved to Western Kentucky where he coached defensive line and was the strength coach in 1994. In 1995, Price began his SEC coaching career as an assistant at Ole Miss (1995-98) before moving to Auburn (1999-2008) and then back to Ole Miss (2009-11). After the 2011 season, he accepted a position at Texas Tech before he was hired back at Texas A&M under head coach Kevin Sumlin in 2012. Price has remained on the Aggie defensive coaching staff since that time serving with head coach Jimbo Fisher.
An excellent recruiter and developer of young men, Price worked with NFL standouts such as Myles Garrett, Justin Madubuike and DeMarvin Leal among others.
An accomplished grill master, Price’s barbecuing skills were legendary.
Price is survived by his wife, Kenya, and children Alexander and Devin.
I truly cannot express the impact this man made in my life. Not only as an athlete but more importantly as a man, brother, and son. From his commitment to God, to grilling and mentorship, he embodied everything a great man should be. My family and I will always miss his presence. pic.twitter.com/QaWZWvg7az
— Myles Garrett (@Flash_Garrett) June 25, 2023
Been typing out tweets and deleting them…. Don’t really know what to say. At a loss for words man. Coach Price was everything Texas A&M!!! To say he will be missed is an understatement!! He impacted so many! Prayers to him and his family!
— Daylon Mack (@DaylonMack) June 23, 2023
Coach Price loved what he did it wasn’t just a job to him I watch the love he had for his guys like they were his own son. I don’t think a tweet will ever show the magnitude of his heart and impact he had on everyone. We all was blessed to be of your presence. This 1 hit home ??
— Leon O’Neal Jr (@WakeEmUp9) June 23, 2023
RIP TP. One of my favorite coaches ever. There's a reason why every DC kept Coach Price on staff. He was really one of them. Prayers up for the Price family ????.
— Otaro Alaka???? (@OtaroAlaka) June 23, 2023
This is hard.
— Max Wright (@maxwright2k18) June 23, 2023
Coach Price was, and always will be one of the most impactful people on my life. He truly coached to create strong young men, and led people in a way that is beyond explanation. I am so thankful to God that I was coached by him.
I will always miss you coach.??
RIP to one of my favorite coaches of all time!Coach TP!! The coldest Grill Master ever known!! Everybody knew no matter what HC/DC that came through coach TP wasn’t going anywhere!!! Prayers up for the Price family. This one hit different ????
— Buddy Johnson (@Foebg_1) June 23, 2023
Very sad to hear the news of Coach Terry Price. TP embodied everything that it meant to be an Aggie. He was a tremendous coach, father, friend and mentor. Heaven just gained a new grill master. Prayers for the Price family. Here.
— Trevor Knight (@trevor_knight9) 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
RIP Coach Price one of the most genuine kindhearted coaches I’ve been blessed to be on the same team as. From your legendary cookouts to your post game win celebrations you made the game of football fun and made life at Texas A&M even better! Thank you for everything
— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) June 23, 2023
Words would do you no justice. My coach, my guy, my friend I love you Terry Price. Now live in paradise cause the real ones live forever & your beautiful heart and soul deserve it. I love you???? pic.twitter.com/jexLYe8dYk
— Bobby Brown III?? (@bobbyiii5) June 23, 2023
One of the best coaches I had the privilege to be around. You will be truly missed my friend pic.twitter.com/qocj3D7Wym
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) June 23, 2023
Wouldn’t be where i am today with out you.. All love this way TP?????? pic.twitter.com/XT1YrMr1Sw
— ?? (@ECrownover24) June 23, 2023
Many years ago, @Coach_TPrice lost his Aggie Ring along the way.
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 14, 2022
But thanks to the @AggieNetwork, his ring was returned to him in a surprise ceremony last Friday! pic.twitter.com/D0NSunAd9o
