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A banner stretched across Court Street in uptown Athens, Ohio, recognizes Joe Burrow's ascension from Athens High School star to Super Bowl quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Burrow, who grew up in the nearby village of The Plains, will lead the Bengals against the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mitch Stacy)
Tiny Ohio town bursting with pride over local hero Burrow

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 12, 2022 02:21 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Burrow didn't want to be QB when starting youth football

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 03, 2022 08:17 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady yells at his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL Notes: Jets QB Flacco still a 'cool' presence in huddle

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer blows his whistle before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Burrow and Meyer set to meet again, this time in the NFL

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 28, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
'Too good to be true': Buzz surrounds Burrow during bye week

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 05, 2020 03:42 PM EST