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Athens Crush indoor football team announces name and logo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:37 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Summary

A new team in the Indoor Football League, named the Athens Crush, unveiled its name and logo on August 26, 2026. Owned by Georgia sports figures David Pollack, Brian Jordan, and Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis, the logo features a giant 'A' crushed by dinosaur claws. The Crush aims to embody local culture while offering a modern sports brand, inspired by R.E.M.'s song 'Orange Crush'. The franchise plans to debut in 2027 and will play at the Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center. Other proposed names included Athens Bullfrogs and Athens Panic.

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By the Numbers

•Athens Crush reveals name and logo on August 26, 2026.
•Team owned by David Pollack, Brian Jordan, and Jerome Bettis.
•Logo depicts a giant 'A' and dinosaur claws.
•Franchise aims to debut in 2027 at Akins Ford Arena.
•Other potential names included Athens Bullfrogs and Athens Panic.

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4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Athens Indoor Football League team unveils its name, logo

What they're saying

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Georgia sports legends David Pollack and Brian Jordan along with Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis will own the Athens Crush, the new Indoor Football League team.
— Yahoo Sports

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