It came with nearly all of the fourth quarter left to play, a simple toss in the right flat to Ohio State University running back Demario McCall, who scampered down the right sideline for 36 yards and a touchdown. “It” happened to be former Athens High School standout quarterback Joe Burrow’s first-ever touchdown for OSU, which came during his second drive as a backup quarterback during OSU’s 77-10 win Sept. 2 over Bowling Green State University. Burrow also led the Buckeyes on another touchdown drive during his third offensive series. It was capped by a 16-yard touchdown run from McCall. Altogether, Burrow was 6-8 passing for 68 yards and a touchdown in his debut before 107,000 fans at Ohio Stadium, otherwise known as “The Horseshoe.” Burrow’s initial gameday experience was part of a record setting afternoon for Ohio State: 776 yards amassed, eclipsing an 86-year Ohio State record for offensive productivity. This week, two of Burrow’s most venerable fans, and his mother, Robin Burrow, commented on the thrill and the hope that Burrow brings to both “Buckeye Nation” and to Athens High Bulldog fans who watched the then-gifted senior lead the Bulldogs to the Division III state title game in…
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