Name: Mike Price
Position(s): Running back/Linebacker
Height-Weight: 6’2” 220 lbs
Jersey #: 11
School & Class: Central Bucks East, Class of 2027
Key Stats: 189 carries, 1,259 rushing yards (6.7 ypc), 13 rushing TDs, 1 Passing TD
Awards: 1st Team All-League, 2nd Team All-State
Hudl Link: Mike Price
Favorite NFL Team: Philadelphia Eagles
From Head Coach: “One word that describes Bam is humble. He has incredible natural talent, but what makes him special is how relentless he is with his training. He is never complacent. He is always wanting to climb the ladder. He and Timmy set the standard and platform for our team as our captains.”
On Field Focus
Proudest Moment: For Price, it has been earning the starting running back job this past season in his sophomore campaign.
Game-Changing Play: Price called back to his 80-yard touchdown run against CB South.
“In the original play, I was supposed to go to the left. I saw everything was blocked off, and I saw a big hole open up on my backside. So I cut back and I started running for my life.”
Toughest Part of Playing Your Position: Price said the hits add up and it is a mental and physical challenge to pick yourself up every play to go get hit again.
NFL Player Model: Brian Dawkins
Drill/Skill You Are Working On: It has all been about getting faster this offseason for Price.
“I got caught in the North Penn game and I am making sure that never happens again.”
Personal Story
How I started: Price picked up the sport when he was just six years old, playing for Lenape Valley in Pop Warner.
Biggest Supporter: For Price it is his family.
“They take me to my other workouts after football and all the time. I know that's hard because they're also very busy with work, but they always make time. And my sisters, they're just always there for me if I need anything. It feels great having them behind me.”
Challenge Overcome: This past season as a sophomore, Price fought an uphill battle to earn the starting running back spot.
Suburban One League Impact: Price has appreciated his time in the SOL not just because of the high-level competition, but also because they were the first to recognize and praise his play on the field.
“When I got player of the week, it helped get my name out there and got people to pay attention.”
Football Flair
Pre-Game Ritual: Price makes time for a walk around the field to get his mind right prior to warmups.
Pre-Game Song: Skrilla
Nickname: Bam
Teammate's Skill You Wish You Had: Price shouted out two of his teammates, Timmy Fuhrmeister and Magnus Figueroa. He said that Figueroa’s strength and Fuhrmeister’s leadership are world-class.
Future and Goals - Season Goals: This season, Price wants to eclipse 2,000 yards and begin earning Division I offers to eventually play at the next level.
College Dreams: Price said he is working to be the best version of himself and play Division I football.
Five Years From Now: Price hopes to be in the best physical and mental shape of his life while playing at the next level.
Team and League Pride - What Makes CB East so Special: Price said at CB East, it is more than a team, it is a family.
“CB East is special because it is more than just football; it is about the connections you make with others. There’s a loyalty to the team that I love.”
Under-the-Radar Teammate: Asher Green.
“His speed is really good. His IQ is only going to get better. His game awareness is only going to get better. He's going to have a good year this year.”
Memorable Crowd Moment: For Price he loves when the crowd chants
“The Price is Right” after he finds pay dirt. “It just kind of popped up my freshman year. When I scored my first touchdown on varsity. They all started chanting that, and it was super cool.”