Post-OSU Update: Rich Czyzynski did not play professional football after leaving Ohio State. He launched into a business career, mostly in sales roles. (updated: July 2024)

Jersey #: 66 (1981-83), 32 (1980)

Major: Business (1981-83), Finance (1980)

Weight: 218 (1983), 216 (1982), 218 (1981), 216 (1980)

1983 Media Guide: Has won two varsity letters playing in a reserve role … will contend for a starting role … has played both inside and outside linebacker … seems better suited for the outside because of his lateral quickness … bench presses 385 pounds and lifts 665 from the squat … a valuable team member because of his maturity, experience and desire.

1982 Media Guide: Moved from inside to outside linebacker in spring drills … seems better suited to this spot because of his quickness … named the “Top Defensive Player” in the 1982 King’s Island Game … will vie with Curt Curtis for a starting berth.

1981: Played in all 12 games in a reserve role.

1981 Media Guide: Strong physically and has good quickness … named the “top defensive player” in the spring game … an honor student … bench presses 375 pounds … will likely play behind Glenn Cobb at one of the interior linebacking positions.

1980: Saw action with the specialty teams in five games.

1980 Media Guide: Has exception speed and likes to hit.

High School: Captained the football and baseball teams at Padua High … played linebacker and tight end … missed his senior year of football due to a broken ankle.

Personal: Admires Jack Lambert and Dick Butkus … hobbies are fishing and lifting weights … works in construction over the summer.