David Pollack, Brian Jordan and Jerome Bettis to own new indoor football team in Athens
David Pollack, Brian Jordan, and Jerome Bettis are launching a new indoor football team in Athens, Georgia, set to compete in the Indoor Football League starting in March 2027. The team will play its home games at the Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center. The ownership group aims to create a year-round connection to football in the community and will unveil the franchise on May 21 with fan engagement activities.
- ▪David Pollack, Brian Jordan, and Jerome Bettis are co-owners of the new indoor football team in Athens.
- ▪The team will begin play in March 2027 at the Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center.
- ▪The Indoor Football League currently has 14 teams split into Eastern and Western Conferences, with the Athens team joining the Eastern Conference.
- ▪The franchise unveiling is scheduled for May 21, with UGA legend Mark Richt expected to attend.
- ▪Fans will have the opportunity to provide input on the team's name during the launch event.
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