Joe Burrow adds Columbus tie, joins Columbus Fury ownership group in Pro Volleyball Federation
Joe Burrow officially has another tie to Columbus.
The former Ohio State and LSU, and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was announced as a new member of the Columbus Fury's ownership group in the new Pro Volleyball Federation, which will start in January.
“I have been watching the growth of Pro Volleyball Federation since my parents and I joined the League,and it has been very impressive to see,” Burrow said in a statement. “It seems like every day more great news isannounced about the League, whether it’s the great players who continue to sign with the League, the outstanding coaches who are involved, or the new ownership groups and markets that are added. I am very proud to be a part of it, and I am now excited to say that my family is involved in the Columbus Fury ownership group.”
Burrow is joined by his parents Jimmy and Robin, who were each initially founding partners for the league, which was announced in February.
“We are thrilled to add another layer of involvement in Pro Volleyball Federation with our new role with the Columbus Fury,” Jimmy Burrow, who also serves as Director, Brand Advancement for Pro Volleyball Federation, said in a statement. “Robin and I have made Ohio home, and Joe grew up in Ohio, so being able to be a part of Ohio’s Pro Volleyball Federation team is a natural fit for us. We believe in this League and are excited about the future of Pro Volleyball Federation and the Columbus Fury.”
The Fury are one of of the seven founding teams in the PVF along with the Atlanta Vibe, Grand Rapids Rise, Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo and Vegas Pro Volleyball.
The Fury hired Angel Perez, the former Puerto Rican Women's Superior Volleyball League coach, as their first head coach, and have signed former Olympians, national champions and NCAA All-Americans to their roster, including former Penn State outside hitter Megan Courtney, who won two national championships in 2013-14, former Maryland middle blocker Rainelle Jones and former Ohio State defensive specialist Valeria Leon.
The Fury will begin their inaugural season Jan. 25 on the road against Grand Rapids. The Fury's first home game will come Feb. 21 against Omaha. The team is scheduled to play 12 home games at Nationwide Arena in 2024, including the regular-season finale against San Diego May 11.
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