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Watch: Buck Belue was perfect for Georgia

Buck Belue led Georgia to a 12-0 record and a national title in 1980. Belue was a star quarterback at Valdosta High School. He shared time with Jeff Pyburn at QB at Georgia in 1978 and 1979. Belue led UGA to a win over Georgia Tech on national TV in 1978. Georgia players occasionally shaved their heads in the 1970s. Belue threw the famous pass to Lindsay Scott that stunned Florida in 1980. Belue's scrambling kept the play alive. Georgia edged Notre Dame in the national championship game. Belue was just 1-
By Mike Luck
Dec 16, 2017

Buck Belue was not a perfect quarterback. But he was the perfect quarterback for Georgia.

Belue led the 1980 Bulldogs to a 12-0 record and a national championship.

Yes he handed the ball to star tailback Herschel Walker a lot but Belue was also a great leader, did not make many mistakes, could scramble for yards, and could throw the ball effectively when needed.

Watch the video above to look back at Belue's career at Georgia.

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Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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