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For years to come, LSU fans will fondly think of Joe Burrow any time they want to take a stroll down memory lane. Now, they can actually cruise down Burrow Road.
Scottie Hunter of WAFB shared that there is now a Highland/Burrow intersection in Baton Rouge. The Channel 9 reporter posted a brief video (below) on Twitter showing a close look at the Burrow Road street sign.
CHECK THIS OUT!! Louisiana officially has a road named after Joe Burrow (@JoeyB) … it’s off Highland Road near the @LSU campus. @WAFB pic.twitter.com/wJnEKy1uay
— Scottie Hunter WAFB (@ScottieWAFB) July 11, 2020
At least one fan was hoping the former Tiger quarterback would be recognized with the honorary regional spelling of his last name:
They misspelled Burreaux
— Reed Strong, #1 Seattle Rioters NHL fan online (@LosersLose69) July 11, 2020
It likely won’t be the last tribute in Louisiana we see for the Heisman Trophy-winner who helped lead LSU to an incredible 15-0 season and College Football Playoff national championship last season. Earlier this year he added No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick to his list of honors and achievements.
We’ve already heard about his high school alma mater in Athens County, Ohio renaming the stadium and Steak Burrow at a Cincinnati restaurant. What will be the next thing named for Burrow?
Saturday Down South reports and comments on the news around the Southeastern Conference as well as larger college football topics.
