Fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes have long claimed Joe Burrow as one of their own.
And who could blame them?
Growing up an hour outside of Columbus in Athens, Ohio, Burrow attended Athens High School and led the program to three straight playoff appearances and the first seven playoff victories in school history. During his senior season, he was awarded the state’s Mr. Football Award and Gatorade Player of the Year.
After redshirting his freshman year and serving as a backup for two seasons, Burrow transferred from Ohio State to LSU following a competitive quarterback battle. Burrow’s bold move to LSU proved to be a turning point in his career.
His decision to transfer proved to be a wise one, as he went on to have an exceptional career at LSU, breaking records and earning the coveted Heisman Trophy. His performance in 2019, marked by a record-shattering 60 passing touchdowns and an impressive 5,671 passing yards, solidified his position as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in recent college football history.
On Wednesday, Burrow was asked if Ohio State should or shouldn’t claim him as one of their own players who’s gone on to play in the NFL.
Joe Burrow: "I went to school at Ohio State. I played football at LSU."
Joe Burrow made his own statement on why OSU should or shouldn't claim him as one of their own in the NFL. #Buckeyes #LSUTigers @fox19 pic.twitter.com/sedLyY0HnC
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) November 8, 2023
“You have to ask them,” Burrow said. “I always say I went to school at Ohio State, and I played football at LSU. That’s how I think about it.”
So, there you have it.
