Residents have rooted for him since he was a teenager and Ohio University students have claimed them as their own.The night Burrow threw five touchdowns in the National Championship Game, Cat’s Eye’s patrons spilled out into the street with excitement that their small town guy was on top of the college football mountain.Cory Jones, who has been a bartender in Athens for 15 years, enjoys working part-time at the saloon for the social aspect. The team was undefeated, and is now known as one of the best college football teams ever.And while he made history on the field, he also had a major impact off of the field. Athens has been the epicenter for Burrow’s support system.

It’s been a busy week for former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who played his first NFL game in a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Still Jones, makes sure his customers feel as much love as socially acceptable.For Jones, it’s the little things that make him a good bartender.

… Together, they rise.

"So, it's not easy going for him as the leader of a Cincinnati Bengals team that's opened the 2020 season with a pair of losses.The Browns and Bengals are set to kick off at 7:20 p.m. CST at FirstEnergy Stadium.Could Tyler Shelvin return to LSU for 2020 season?Ja'Marr Chase officially declares for 2021 NFL drafthe said in a report from AP’s Tom Withers.Here's a look at some of the action from the second game of Burrow's NFL career.LSU AD addresses Ed Orgeron's COVID-19 comments, says he was 'too transparent'Ex-LSU quarterback Joe Burrow didn't get the outcome he wanted yet again in his second NFL game, as the Cincinnati Bengals recorded a 35-30 loss to the Cleveland Browns, but he's got the approval of many -- including Los Angeles Lakers standout LeBron James.The misfortune is something Burrow is itching to get back to the field to fix.Former LSU standout Russell Shepard retires from NFL after seven seasons

And in 2020, his legend may just continue to grow. They’ve watched Burrow grow up from a skinny teenager to become the face of their rival. (Update: 3/20) Athens High School graduate Joe Burrow has gone from local legend to Heisman Trophy winner and national champion!In his senior season at LSU, Burrow led the Tigers to a historic national championship. He made astounding plays each game and was the runaway winner of the Heisman Trophy. It’s definitely not the place to flash a fake I.D. Commerce Department bans use of TikTok and WeChat in U.S.Trump blasts 1619 Project and proposes "1776 commission"

Burrow took time in his Heisman Trophy speech to mention Athens Ohio and the poverty in the area. Residents have rooted for him since he was a teenager and Ohio University students have claimed them as their own. "There's so many people there that don't have a lot and I'm up here for all those kids in Athens and Athens County that go home to not a lot of food on the table, hungry after school. "Burrow is SPECIAL!," James tweeted. A post shared by Joe Burrow (@joe_burrow10) on Apr 21, 2020 at 5:30am PDT That's not just a line; Burrow lives by the message. Near his home of Athens, Ohio, Burrow has put in work on a field with former high school teammates Adam and Ryan Luehrman. Joe Burrow will participate in the 2020 NFL Draft while at his parents' house in Athens, Ohio. Burrow, a 2014 graduate of Athens High School and southeastern Ohio's first Heisman Trophy winner, has become a household name across the country. ... ATHENS, Ohio — The Plains is a … He red-shirted his first year with the Buckeyes and then was the backup to star J.T. He also received numerous other awards for his outstanding play.Now, NFL draft experts expect Burrow to be the number one choice in the NFL draft.Joe Burrow and His Rise to Fame from AHS to LSU & Beyond?