27 Facts About Rich Ohrnberger

Richard Paul Ohrnberger was born on February 14,1986 and is a sports news satirist and former professional football offensive guard.

Rich Ohrnberger was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.

The Adam Sandler movie, The Waterboy, inspired Ohrnberger to try out for his middle school football team.

Rich Ohrnberger has played for the Arizona Cardinals and San Diego Chargers.

Rich Ohrnberger was a three-year letterman and two-year captain in football at East Meadow High School in East Meadow, New York, where he lettered in lacrosse.

Rich Ohrnberger was named New York AA Player-of-the-Year in 2003 and was a two-time all-conference, two-time all-county, all-metro and All-Long Island selection.

Rich Ohrnberger won the Thorp and Martone awards, given to Nassau County's most outstanding player and most outstanding lineman, respectively.

Rich Ohrnberger played in both the Governor's Bowl and Empire Challenge high school all-star games.

Rich Ohrnberger started every game in 2007 at left guard and was named second-team All-Big Ten.

In 2008, Rich Ohrnberger earned third-team Associated Press All-American honors while paving the way for the NCAA's 15th-best rushing offense.

Rich Ohrnberger was named first-team All-Big Ten that season, and played in the 2009 Texas vs The Nation Game.

Rich Ohrnberger earned a reputation as a class clown and prankster while at Penn State.

Rich Ohrnberger performed stand-up comedy at the Hollywood Improv during team activities prior to the 2009 Rose Bowl.

Rich Ohrnberger was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft, with a pick they ultimately obtained from trading cornerback Ellis Hobbs to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rich Ohrnberger signed a four-year, $2.20 million contract on June 16,2009.

Rich Ohrnberger was active for three games for the Patriots in 2009, seeing time at right guard with starter Stephen Neal injured and backup Dan Connolly lining up at fullback.

Rich Ohrnberger was waived by the Patriots during final cuts on September 4,2010.

Rich Ohrnberger cleared waivers and was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.

Rich Ohrnberger was promoted to the 53-man roster on September 29,2010, before the team's Week 4 game.

Rich Ohrnberger was active for two games in the 2010 season, both as a reserve.

In 2011, Rich Ohrnberger was on Injured Reserve during the Patriots AFC Championship run to Super Bowl XLVI.

Rich Ohrnberger signed a contract with the Arizona Cardinals on August 1,2012.

Rich Ohrnberger signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 21,2013.

On September 10,2014 Rich Ohrnberger became a starter after the Chargers center Nick Hardwick was placed on the injured reserve.

Rich Ohrnberger earned a reputation as a class clown and prankster while at Penn State.

Ohrnberger currently hosts a sports radio show in San Diego with Mark Willard, The Mark and Rich Show on XTRA Sports 1360.

In 2019, Rich Ohrnberger was a radio color commentator for San Diego Fleet games, working alongside play-by-play Jon Schaeffer.