10 things to know about LSU's Joe Burrow: Mr. Football, academic star, next in Tigers transfer lineage
So who exactly is Joe Burrow? LSU's new quarterback transfer announced his decision Friday. Here are 10 things to know about the former Ohio State University quarterback.
Burrow eligibility
WHAT IS LSU GETTING?
Joe Burrow graduated from Ohio State University with a business degree earlier in May, which means he is eligible to play immediately under graduate transfer rules. Burrow, a redshirt junior, has two years of eligibility remaining.
It's no surprise Burrow landed his degree after just three years with the Buckeyes. he was named a Academic All-Big Ten Conference as well as a scholar athlete at Ohio State in 2016
Mr. football
MEET 'MR. FOOTBALL'
Burrow attended Athens High School in Ohio, where he earned the state’s Mr. Football award in 2014. The award, voted on by the Associated Press, is given to the best player in the state each year.
FOOTBALL IN THE FAMILY
FOOTBALL IN THE FAMILY
Burrow’s father, Jimmy, and two older brothers, Jamie and Dan, played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, according to Ohio State University's wesbite. Jimmy Burrow is also in his 13th season as defensive coordinator for Ohio University.
TAKING A SHOT AT THE SEC
TAKING A SHOT AT THE SEC
Burrow, a highly-rated dual-threat quarterback prospect, was heavily recruited in 2014, but with little SEC interest. Burrow received at least 17 scholarship offers in his senior high school season, but only Kentucky and Vanderbilt of the Southeastern Conference were on that list.
IMPRESSIVE IN LIMITED CHANCES
IMPRESSIVE IN LIMITED CHANCES
Burrow appeared in 11 games over two seasons with Ohio State. He threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns in those appearances. In Ohio State's spring game Burrow was 15-for-22 passing for 247 yards and two touchdowns.
WHO WAS LSU BATTLING FOR BURROW?
WHO WAS LSU BATTLING FOR BURROW?
After announcing his decision to transfer, Burrow was heavily sought after by Cincinnati of the American Athletic Conference; the Bearcats had offered Burrow a scholarship out of high school, as well. Burrow had also scheduled a visit to North Carolina, which has since been cancelled.
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Burrow was referred to as a "loyal soldier" by Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, but one who was unhappy about his lack of playing time. Burrow was set to be the backup to last year's starter, J.T. Barrett, but he suffered a broken hand that set him back. He made public his decision to transfer to LSU Friday, 10 days after his initial announcement he would change schools: "Excited to be playing in Death Valley next season. Ready to get to work."
ABOUT THAT TIRE
KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF HIS TIRES
Joe Burrow is either really passionate about his workouts, or he's super enamored with a specific tire, but a video shared by his father, Jimmy, on Friday offered a glimpse into the new LSU QB's fiery personality.
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@Sheadixon pic.twitter.com/awtt4pZTCC
— James Burrow (@jburrow3) May 19, 2018
WHO DOES LSU START?
WHOM DOES LSU START?
While Burrow's transfer is aimed at landing more playing time, he's far from guaranteed the Tigers' starting job. Redshirt junior Justin McMillan, sophomore Myles Brennan and redshirt freshman Lowell Narcisse battled to what coach Ed Orgeron called an “even” draw during spring practice. The competition is expected to extend into preseason camp, and Orgeron has said he could play two quarterbacks during the season.
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IF HISTORY IS A GUIDE ...
IF HISTORY IS A GUIDE ...
Burrow continues a lineage of transfer quarterbacks who chose LSU. The past two, Zach Mettenberger (2011) and Danny Etling (2015) started double-digit games for the Tigers and went to be NFL draft picks. Mettenberger was selected No. 178 overall by the Tennessee Titans in 2014 and Etling was taken No. 219 in the 7th round of this year’s NFL draft by the New England Patriots.
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