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“You just gotta be you.” Justin Frye is using the lesson in his coaching. He coached an OL that produced a unanimous first-team All-American and helped OSU rank favorably in both protection stats and running yards during his first season there. However, Frye’s coaching this season has been able to meet OSU’s exceptions but has not been able to surpass expectations.

Although it is by no means flawless, this group has the potential to be exceptionally good in the upcoming season. And OSU has done a great job with transfers so far this portal season. Also, the possibility that the team will be a rock-solid team under Frye this season has increased. However, in every step Justin Frye takes on the OSU sideline, his mother sees the resemblance to Justin’s father.

Who are Justin Frye’s parents?

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Justin Frye is the son of Kevin Frye and Rose Tomlinson. Justin has been interested in football since he was a little boy because his father was a football player and coach. And that passion for football in the OSU OL coach grew in that way his mother stated, “He is so much like his dad. His mannerisms, his charisma, his knowledge of the game.” His father, Kevin, played tight end and fullback for IU. He was a standout member of IU’s Holiday Bowl squad. And as Elwood High School’s head football coach, he often struck the same position. Sadly, Justin was not given the opportunity to develop under the tutelage of this outstanding man.

Unfortunately, Justin lost his father on May 9, 2006. As a player at Northwestern University and later as a coach at several schools, including OSU, where he worked as a graduate assistant, Kevin was well-known for his contributions to the sport. And now, his son is an offensive line coach at OSU, following in his father’s footsteps. “That final day, he told me and my sister, Ashley, that he was sorry. That was the biggest thing I can remember.” Justin stated, recalling his last day with his father.

It was not surprising that Kevin Frye, who was a great role model for those who knew him, apologized to his family on his deathbed because he would no longer be available for them. After a new brain tumor was discovered in May 2005, Justin’s father was given three to six months to live, and he ultimately lost his seven-year battle with illness in 2006.

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It’s safe to say that Kevin’s lengthy battle with illness made his son mature quickly. “From that time when Kevin passed, I could see this strong young man in front of me that was Justin, taking care of business, comforting me. He just took over that role. It was unbelievable,” his mother, Rose, recounted after Kevin’s death. It reflects not only Justin’s difficult existence but also the closeness of the family. Furthermore, it would not be fair to overlook Justin’s wife’s role when discussing familial ties.

Who is Justin Frye’s wife?

As the wife of Justin Frye, the new OL coach and former OL, Lauren is now widely known. She is from Mentor, Ohio. A pillar of support in helping Justin and building his confidence, Lauren is a kind and devoted wife who has always been at his side. She never stops pushing her hubby to make wise decisions.

Because of their intense devotion to one another, the pair frequently spend time together and share pictures of themselves on social media. In contrast, Lauren’s private life is a mystery. She would rather remain anonymous and out of the public eye. When her relationship with Justin Frye was revealed, she attracted media attention.

But nothing about Justin Frye and Lauren’s marriage life has been made public. Even the dates of the couple’s courtship and marriage are kept secret. Even though this OSU offensive line coach may like to keep his private life private, he frequently talks about the importance of his five family members, including Lauren.

Does Justin have kids?

Justin prefers to keep his personal life private and out of the public eye, but his business life and career are open books. However, he talks about his children a lot. Together, he and his spouse are parents to four kids. One daughter, Zoe, and three sons, Kevin, Welles, and Max, are the names of their children. At the moment, Justin lives contentedly with his family in Ohio.

However, the offensive line coach remembered his duties as a coach and is now concentrating on getting his team ready for the national championship. But he also played football. Frye grew up in Elwood and played on the offensive line at Elwood High School. He spent five seasons playing collegiate football for Indiana from 2002 to 2006. Frye set the school record for the most straight starts by an offensive lineman at Indiana, with 45 starts in a row.

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He is currently one of the highest-paid offensive line coaches in collegiate football, having coached the OSU team. According to the terms of the contract, he gets around $1 million a year at OSU.

What is Justin Frye’s net worth?

It is believed that Justin Frye has a net worth of $1.5 million. He is expected to earn $800,000 in 2022, which is $100,000 more than Frye’s compensation at UCLA and the salary of former offensive line coach Greg Studrawa in 2021.

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However, his two-year contract includes the same generous performance bonuses that Ohio State typically includes in contracts: a berth in the CFP semifinals (21.25%), a berth in the Big10 Champion (4.25%), a berth in the national title (25.5%) and so on.

He will probably make much more money in the years to come because OSU recently announced that he would take over the offense for 2025. But first, let’s see if the team can win the National Title under his guidance.

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