Super Bowl Has Local Ties

The state of Georgia will be well represented in the Super Bowl, with nine players who hale from the state. The Pittsburgh Steelers have five players from the Peach State on their roster, three of which played their college football for home teams. Wide receiver Hines Ward played for the University of Georgia, while linebacker Keyaron Fox, and rookie running back Jonathan Dwyer matriculated on the flats at Georgia Tech.Defensive End Nick Eason played at Clemson, but hails from Lyons Georgia. He played high school ball at Toombs County, and offensive tackle Chris Scott, a Lovejoy High School product, played his college ball at the University of Tennessee.

The Green Bay Packers have four players from the Georgia. Rookie strong safety Morgan, of North Clayton High School in Atlanta, Burnett played for Georgia Tech, and defensive end, a Lincoln County product, played his college ball in Athens at the University of Georgia.

Defensive back Josh Gordy, of Washington High School in Sandersville, played for Central Michigan. Outside linebacker Erik Walden, a Dublin High School product, played at Middle Tennessee State.

For those fans who do not plan on having to deal with the hassle of hosting a Super Bowl party or want to get out of the house to watch the game at a local watering hole, they would best be served by visiting Louie’s (formerly JR’s Bar and Grill) or The East Ellijay Pourhouse Bar and Grill.