Told of the passage about his Auburn flirtations, Dooley laughed and said he doesnt begrudge Belue for including it. VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - The Valdosta High School football team has been hit with sanctions from the Georgia High School Association following an investigation into the program. He has ordered it, however. We had weight limits, and if you weighed a certain amount, you couldnt play in the backfield, and I was a bigger kid then. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chuck Knoll's Steelers were champions and as. Those who were part of the game shared the plays and players they remember the most. He went on to play both football and baseball at Georgia. Kents second straight onside kick was again recovered, Wilkes took the snap and a knee, and that was that. They just burned the thing, Prince said. We learned a lot. Todays interviewee is Buck Belue, sports talk show host for 680 The Fan, quarterback for Georgias 1980 national championship team, four-year starting quarterback at Valdosta, inaugural selectee into the new Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame and author of a new book, Inside The Hedges, a look at Georgias 1980 season and his athletic career. The best players I saw play in the game were quarterback Cedric Hatten for us, and for Lowndes it was Greg Reid. High School: Valdosta HS (Valdosta, GA) School: University of Georgia (Athens, GA) Full Name: Benjamin F. Belue View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. I was wise beyond my years because of them. "We just love it. Baker said of all the great players he coached against in the Winnersville Classic, none was better than James Wildman Carter. Buck Belue, former Valdosta, UGA quarterback. [Johnson scored on a 68-yard run on the final play of the first half, then threw a 28-yard TD pass and a two-point conversion in the final seconds for a 26-26 tie. Belue was atUniversities Forever in Cumming on Saturdayto promote his book,'Inside the Hedges: The Quarterback's Journey to the 1980 National Championship,' a project that was decades in the making. Its something were going to build on. . When I got to Georgia, I felt I was way ahead of the curve. Plus, Buck's Beat Podcast. I should have done it a long time ago. He was the best in the business. It was WWII. Benjamin Franklin 'Buck' Belue played American football and baseball at the University of Georgia from 1978 to 1981. Lastinger decided he wanted to make the annual football game more of a community-wide event and celebration, so beginning with the 1981 Valdosta vs. Lowndes game, he called it The Winnersville Classic. What had been just a game between the two local schools would become a week-long celebration involving the community, fans, players, and coaches, and the game would never be the same again. We talked about a lot of things. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. He set other state records in high school football that lasted decades, including the single-season receiving record of 1,573 yards as a sophomore in 1971. VALDOSTA - Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback, Buck Belue, will be doing a book signing at Salty Snapper on Friday, June 17. We had weight limits, and if you weighed a certain amount, you couldnt play in the backfield, and I was a bigger kid then. that led to a victory over the University of Florida, which was at one time tied with two other passing plays as the longest passing touchdown in Georgia history. ], Ive also got some memories of Coach Hyder trying to turn the program around, and he took me to some playoff games to watch Michael Jolly [the quarterback on Central-Macons 1975 Class 3A championship team]. Read, watch, and listen to the latest news and opinions in the high school sports world. He was drafted by the Chiefs of the NFL and the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. I thought long and hard about what I was going to put in there., Photos: Impressive details in Georgia Bulldogs championship rings, Athens celebrates its long-awaited Bulldogs title with parade and stadium event, The drought is over: Georgia is national champion again, Mark Bradley: Mighty Georgia runs down Bama to claim its long-sought championship, QB Stetson Bennetts story a testament to the Georgia community that nurtured him, Steve Hummer: Champion 1980 Bulldogs have waited long enough for company. That was the dream of every young athlete in Valdosta, and that dream didnt go much further than that. He often mentions the Wildcats on his show, and usually calls the station Friday night to give them Valdostas score. 31. He was the 1974 AJC Class 3A Back of the Year and was a 1974 Coach & Athlete All-American. That would be the last time we tried anything like that, said Prince. What was the most memorable high school game that you played? Most coaches are going to take their schemes to the grave, but he learned the new offense and made the change for the team. The following year, he put up a career-best 714 rushing yards. We had some tense moments during those years, but I sort of wanted a hard-to-please coach. [3], Belue also lettered in baseball all four years at Georgia. To order a book or get a copy at a book signing, click here. That place [Lowndes home stadium] was rocking before the 77 game, but we had known after that 76 game that this game was going to be different, and it was.. Thats the way it was at Valdosta. We have estimated Buck Belue's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. ], 6. Youd see him around town and stop and go wow. Youd be in awe. Rome was ranked the No. 2. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking news about Buck Belue. The Vikings ran onto the field with their new Plowboys jerseys, and the home crowd went nuts. I had Jack Rudolph coaching the defense. So the Viking flag flew high and proud over the Valdosta stadium property, for at least a little while.. Larry Kinnebrewrushed for more than 1,000 yards as a fullback and was the dominant force defensively on East Romes 15-0 Class A champion that shut out nine opponents and held four others to seven points or less in 1977. Georgia was loaded with talent in 1980 there were five future NFL Draft picks on the roster, plus Hall of Fame head coach Vince Dooley and legendary defensive coordinator Erk Russell. There is no denying that Rush Propst as a football coach, is as good as they come for on-field success. Buck Belue 0:00 0:32 The "best team ever" conversation is an interesting one. Ron Simmons was a monumental piece of Warner Robins state and National Sports News Service (NSNS) national championship team that went 13-0 and was considered by some the most dominant Georgia team in history. But it was more than that. In the 2011 game, Lowndes was leading 17-7, and with only 1:14 remaining in the game, looked like they were on their way to their eighth straight win in the Winnersville Classic. Buck was a great quarterback for maybe the toughest high school program to play forthe Valdosta Wildcats. I'd gone through and written it probably in the late 80s, then a couple of years later changed ityou know, write, rewrite, write, rewrite. Way too much credit is given to Herschel (Walker) and Lindsay (Scott) and Buck. Brooks made the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Really, my wife kicked me in the butt and said, 'Let's finish this thing.'". I had Jack Rudolph coaching the defense. Obviously, that did not happen. Lowndes High School opened its doors to students in 1966, and by 1968 was able to field a football team. For twenty years, he co-hosted Buck and Kincade mostly during mid-days with John Kincade. Bobby Green, a local business owner and Valdosta High supporter, would also host a lunch on a first come-first serve basis at his home, with fans invited. Brooks would become Auburns all-time leading rusher with 3,523 yards, which remains third in school history. What are your thoughts on making the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame? . At quarterback, its about being a leader, and being a field general. 1 high school football player of all-time in a 2007 article. I think it was number 1.. Redshaw also talked about the days just before the game, when fans of both teams would cruise up and down Ashley Street, hurling insults out the window at each other. You just looked at Bazemore like Lombardi at the time. Youve been to about 10 cities to sign your book, and youve got several more scheduled. . Last season, he was backup to another Valdosta alumnus, All-Southeastern. If you are a Valdosta alumn, we encourage you to register and be sure to sign up for the alumni newsletter. I remember in the 1981 game, quarterback John Bond took off down the Lowndes sideline and ran for an 80-yard touchdown, Baker said. The talented running back rushed 21 times for 414 yards and 6 TDs, leading Lowndes to a 71-35 victory. You need to watch him tonight, and he put on one of the most memorable performances I can remember seeing. She finally came in and dumped it on his lap. Kinnebrew signed with Georgia but transferred to Tennessee State. Belue quarterbacked the Bulldogs to a 12-0 record in 1980, culminating with a 17-10 win over Notre Dame Jan. 1, 1981 in the Sugar Bowl. VALDOSTA Buck Belue starred at quarterback for Valdosta High years before the team's current players were even born. I was blessed with this great coaching. [Belue passed for a state-record 5,214 yards and won two region titles in his four Valdosta seasons. Find out more. What is your favorite part of The Valdosta Daily Times? It was so much fun going being part of that atmosphere. [Belue said the second motivation for writing the book was bragging on teammates and players at Georgia and Valdosta that didnt get the credit they deserved. Belue credits his wife, Kelley, for kicking me in the butt to finally get it done. His daughter, Audrey -- who will attend Mississippi State as a freshman this fall -- serves as his assistant at signings and with daily logistics. I dont blame the players for feeling that way, said Dooley, who will turn 90 in September. Oh yeah, they had a bounty out for Bucks jersey, Baker said. There was still a chance for the Vikings if they could return the kickoff, but they never got the chance. His coach, Bobby Bowden, called Simmons the most significant recruit and player in turning FSU into a national power. This record stood for 29 years. If you are a good ole boy from the South, it's going to be hard to find a better name than Buck Belue. Produced by Georgia High School Football Daily, a free e-mail newsletter. He was the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1980, when the team went 12-0, and, after beating Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, was named the consensus national champion. The Valdosta High class of '78 alumni are listed below. I was always a fan of the top players and programs and curious about the way they did it, what scheme they were running. Belue is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks in Valdosta history. Closed on Weekends. I was wise beyond my years because of them. ], 4. Martin brought in Wilson for an interview after hearing that the coach was not exactly happy with the Wildcats at the time. Lowndes led 3-0 after the third quarter, and although Valdosta would score twice in the fourth quarter to win 14-3, it was obvious that things were indeed about to change. I just take it as a huge honor., Created by Ellen Kennerly Made with Squarespace, 2022 Georgia High School Football Daily. Today's interviewee is Buck Belue, sports talk show host for 680 The Fan, quarterback for Georgia's 1980 national championship team, four-year starting quarterback at Valdosta, inaugural. Former Georgia quarterback Buck Belue is no stranger to the radio. Stan Rome was a dominant two-sport athlete who still holds the state record for most receiving yards in a career (4,477) despite playing in a run-dominated era. He was credited with 130 tackles as a senior. ", Former Georgia quarterback and current Forsyth County resident Buck Belue, right, with Universities Forever owners Stuart Cohen, left, and Jini Lee. It doesnt get better than that. We spent so many Friday nights at Cleveland Field, or Bazemore-Hyder Stadium as they call it now, watching them win big. High 84F. In 1982, Walker won the Heisman Trophy. There was a golf tournament involving fans and coaches from both teams. How could he do this? He sort of chuckled and said there was a lot of built-up frustration over those years of losing to Valdosta, Dont take it personally is what I believe he said., 5. Between plays, we would stand there and listen to Coach Rudolph break down the responsibilities of each defensive player for the play we just ran. Benjamin Franklin "Buck" Belue played American football and baseball at the University of Georgia from 1978 to 1981. He was just so far ahead of his time. . I talked with Coach [Jim] Hughes about that later. After years of typing and saving his reflections, Belue finally decided to put them together in a self-published book that was released earlier this year. Joe told Martin, Ill give you three reasons: One, Ill give you a winning season, which youve never had. The first time I played quarterback was in the eighth grade. What do most people want to talk to you about at these book signings? Buck Belue is best known as the quarterback who led Georgia to its 1980 national championship, but he was widely known before that as a high school athlete. After the game, Joe Wilson told me, Baker, as John Bond was running down the sideline, I came real close to sticking my foot out and tripping him, but I changed my mind.. In 1977, Wilsons second season, he made good on his assurance to Martin that he was finally going to beat Valdosta, and on his boast to Hyder that he was going to whip your [butt], by leading the Vikings to an incredible 7-2 win over the Wildcats in front of a frenzied Lowndes home crowd. They just had a huge impact in my career along with all those teammates I played with at Valdosta, many of them deserving of those kinds of honors. Generally, they build in signings around their everyday lives. We were in an extra bedroom, and his wife came in a couple of times and told him dinner was ready. Who are some of the great players you saw from your era or before? While Atlanta was being called Loserville by mostly state and national sports writers, Chason replied in his column that Valdosta was doing very well with the success of its local sports teams and was worthy of the title Winnersville.. The book has not been life-altering for Belue. He spent much of the camp working with Valdostas current quarterbacks, Mike Turner and Alfrie Johnson. The student then greased the entire flag pole from top to bottom, ensuring that it would not be very easy for Valdosta High maintenance to climb up to detach the Viking flag. As for the Dooley thing, Belue makes no apologies. Salary in 2020. "I got to work last year on it, before the football season started," Belue said. Buck Belue (Buck Belue) "Tell us about "Inside the Hedges," Jim said. We were playing old youth league football at 9, 10, 11 years old, and were playing at about 8 in the morning, and if you look back in the stands, youd usually see Coach Bazemore watching the games. Books can be ordered at InsideTheHedges.com or in person at one of Belues appearances. To order a book or get a copy at a book signing, click here. The defibrillator was donated by the Lord Wedgwood Charity, in Belues name. Bazemore watched you play in youth ball and suggested to the coaches that they move you to quarterback. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great local journalism. VALDOSTA Buck Belue starred at quarterback for Valdosta High years before the teams current players were even born. Sports Illustrated said last fall . It got to be a normal thing to see fans pulling over off of Ashley Street and Patterson Street and getting out of their cars to fight, Redshaw said. It was pretty good, Johnson said. We've called it home," Belue said of living in Forsyth County. We wanted to work with players who were (at Valdosta), who are committed to playing football. Old Friends . We just rolled with it and said the timing is the timing. He will be inducted with Belue in October. They already had been to Jacksonville, Fla., Macon and Columbus. The 55-yard scamper, with Reid zig-zagging his way through the entire Valdosta defense on his way to the endzone, sealed the victory for the Vikings against the visiting Wildcats. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. My dad and I waited on Athens High to come out of the locker room, and were standing by the fence, and my dad is saying, Look, heres Andy Johnson. The Valdosta Wildcats have been playing football since 1913, and with over 900 wins, 24 state championships, six national championships, and a bunch of region titles, they remain the winningest high school football team in the country. Those were the low-key celebrations of Winnersville. He is from American. Four other ex-Georgia players helped Belue at the camp. The dream was to wear that Valdosta uniform and do like every other graduate that came through, and that was win a state championship, and we played Clarke Central in Athens and lost 16-14. Everybody was running the Wing-T, and he ran the pro set, throwing the ball. Proper Name: Benjamin F. Belue High Level: AA Positions: OF (135) Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right Born: Dec 22,1959 age: 63.054 place: Valdosta,GA High School: Valdosta (Valdosta,GA) colleges: University of Georgia (Athens,GA), Drafted: Montreal Expos - 1982 - 6 - 149 (June-Reg) drafted 2x draft posit: OF TBC#: 71816 I was friends with Coach Wilsons son, Jody, so I got some behind-the-scenes access to practice and going to the games and seeing the locker room. Quarterback of Georgia's 1980 National Championship Team Captain of the 1981 SEC Champion Georgia Bulldogs Twice selected as 1 st Team All-SEC QB 4-Year Starter on the Georgia Baseball Team Twice selected as 1 st Team All-SEC Outfielder Led the SEC in hitting Honored as the SEC Athlete of the Year 1981. Call: (916)383-0110 (510)781-4800. In baseball, he had a career .356 batting average and became a second-round pick in the 1978 MLB Draft. Then, with only 49 seconds remaining, Valdosta recovered Dale Kents onside kick and from the Valdosta 47-yard line, Wilkes lead his Wildcats down the field with another TD pass, this one to running back Avery Burney, to put Valdosta on top 21-17 and leave everyone in the stadium stunned. 1996 Currently, Belue co-hosts (with John Kincade) midday radio show Buck and Kincade on 680 The Fan in Atlanta, Georgia. It was not very good, Georgias home finale ends with a thud vs. Florida, Atlanta Uniteds Franco Ibarra settling into his natural role, GHSA basketball state tournament: Quarterfinals updates from Tuesday, Class 5A girls basketball: Kell 68, Bradwell Institute 54, Timber frame office building at Ponce City Market Atlanta starts to rise, Supreme Court hearing on student loan forgiveness: What it means for Georgians. He also added 1,487 rushing yards and 87 passing or rushing touchdowns. Mason Elementary School ; W.G. I wanted the freedom to do what I wanted to do, you know? It remains one of those indelible football moments from which Buck Belue can never escape, nor does he want to. So, I felt like I needed to respect (Auburn) by taking a look at it. In 1977, Valdosta Daily Times sports editor Mike Chason, a native of south Georgia and recent graduate of Valdosta State University, wrote a story for the paper comparing the pro sports teams of Atlanta to the sports scene in Valdosta. Three, Ill win a state championship, which youve never won. Joe Wilson accomplished all three within three years.. The interview below follows the Four Questions format, along with three bonus questions with Belues thoughts on making the Hall of Fame (induction is Oct. 22), his most memorable high school game and how coach Wright Bazemore made him a quarterback. Jan 26. The first part of the book is my journey through Valdosta and the secrets to all the winning. In the 1977 game, there were no fights, but there was a bounty placed on Buck Belue not to hurt the Valdosta QB great, but to take a piece of his number 8 jersey off his back and to the Lowndes sideline. Before he was an All-SEC running back at Auburn and played 13 NFL seasons, James Brooks led Warner Robins to a 1976 Class 3A championship and a National Sports News Service (NSNS) national title. He came through for me on that, which was huge.. It turned out it was a bad snap from the center and threw off the timing. In 2007, the AJC ranked him the No. I have nothing but respect for the man, Belue said of Dooley. Prince recalled a prank that took place the week of the 1974 game. He is currently co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily. Benjamin Franklin "Buck" Belue played American football and baseball at the University of Georgia from 1978 to 1981. !"-Susan Wooten, 2022 CATS Winner Buck's Beat podcast episode 80 has dropped. We were in position to win the national championship and he is about to jump to our rival? We just live a couple miles down the road, and we just found a place where we love the people. My dad and I waited on Athens High to come out of the locker room, and were standing by the fence, and my dad is saying, Look, heres Andy Johnson. How did Bazemore make a quarterback out of you? Belue said he and most of his Georgia teammates understood after hearing Dooleys explanation about his deep relationships at Auburn. Your high school friends are looking for you! 2 in the state in Buck's senior season. And when he showed up Friday to host a camp, they came to the field excited to learn from him. John Lastinger remembers that game and the play. Scott. Walker led Georgia to a 1980 national title and finished his career with 5,259 rushing yards, the most ever in three seasons. Toggle navigation GO CATS! All but Scott are former Valdosta players. Way too much credit is given to Herschel (Walker) and Lindsay (Scott) and Buck. Credit: Photo by Chris McShane (provided by Buck Belue). The native of Jessup has made his home in Valdosta since retiring from professional football and is an avid supporter of UGA athletics and a dedicated follower of local high school football. That still sort of haunts me even today., 7. $1 Million - $5 Million. Buck Belue net worth Feb, 2023 Buck Belue net worth 611 Thousand Millions of dollars 76% Net worth score Disclamer: Buck Belue net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination social factors. This University of Georgiarelated article is a stub. The class also includes two players that went to Valdosta High School (Rome and Belue), Avondale (Dudish and Kell), Warner Robins (Brooks and Simmons), Washington County (Spikes and Edwards) and Parkview (Francoeur and Stinchcomb) while 26 other high schools had one player represented. Baker said the bands from both schools began joining forces on the field before each game and would play the National Anthem together. Belue, who lives in Forsyth County, currently hosts the Buck Belue Show on 680 The Fan. The Bulldogs would go on to defeat Notre Dame 17-10 in the Sugar Bowl four weeks later. That term remained dormant until 1981, when Johnny B. Lastinger, a Valdosta High graduate and the executive vice-president of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, decided to take advantage of the Winnersville designation. Im glad he came here and did this for us. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. He started in 78 out of 92 career games, made three Pro Bowls and was first-team All Pro once. Billy Henderson [Clarke Centrals coach] called three straight timeouts and iced the kicker. Herschel Walker was the lone unanimous selectee for the inaugural class of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame, selected on 35 of 35 ballots. Events are being planned for Atlanta, Augusta and Marietta, among other cities. Who are some of the great players you saw from your era or before? [6] After the demise of the USFL, Belue spent two years on the football coaching staff at Valdosta State University, serving as an offensive assistant. Nobody would have a better perspective from a players standpoint than Buck as the quarterback of that team.. We would have to hire extra security guards for the entire week of the game, starting on Sunday night, and it would last all week long until the game was over, Redshaw said. I grew up admiring most of those guys on the list we were voting on. Valdosta High School is the most successful High School football program in the country. Belue was a star quarterback at Valdosta High School. A couple of the mules handlers were able to catch the mule and bring him back to the field house. Seeing Andy Johnson in 1969 was one of my first recollections of high school football [at the 1969 Class 3A championship game between Athens and Valdosta at Cleveland Field]. He was the best in the business. Its an oral history that will never die in fact, it just keeps growing, year after year, down there in Winnersville. The head coaches would always come and speak to the small gathering. That was just heart-breaking. Please only use it for a guidance and Buck Belue's actual income may vary a lot from the dollar amount shown above. He played two seasons of minor league baseball in the Montreal Expos organization. Rogers was the 1981 NFL Rookie of the Year. They were running the same sets and plays. ITG Next is your go-to source for high school sports media coverage in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and across the country. Im just humbled really by it all, just thankful that I was working alongside those coaches and teammates, without whom I wouldnt be able to enjoy something like this. However, this week in anticipation of his new book "Inside the Hedges," Belue took to Sirius XM's SEC This Morning to share a story from his . The Bulldogs winning a national championship last season also served as an impetus. Two, Ill beat Valdosta, which youve never done. Its been written and put away for five years, then re-written and put away for 10 years and then re-written again. He was the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1980, when the team went 120, and, after beating Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, was named the consensus national champion. In practice, it was always the 1s against the 1s. A defibrillator is a device used to treat a person who has suddenly gone into cardiac arrest, and possibly save their life. It goes on the shelf, then you're back working on it again. I host The Buck Belue Show on 680 The Fan Atlanta, weekdays 10-11. But the current Wildcats still know who he is. The Valdosta Wildcats have been playing football since 1913, and with over 900 wins, 24 state championships, six national championships, and a bunch of region titles, they remain the winningest high school football team in the country. He was the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1980, when the team went 12-0, and, after beating Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, was named the consensus national champion. Buck Belue's QB Camp Recap Gallery Registration is open to all high-school-age Quarterbacks, however Buck will only be inviting the best 30 QBs and 20 Wide Receivers to participate. Wild Concerts: Park releases show schedule, EDITORIAL: Wild Adventures makes 2023 plans, Suspect arrested in Valdosta shooting death, Celebrating Ms. Jeanette: Tree planting honors Coody, Pepsi honors Stronger Together recipients. It includes Brooks County to the west.. Valdosta is the home of Valdosta State University, a regional university in the University . He fell short of a state title when Clarke Central beat Valdosta 16-14 in the 1977 Class 3A championship. [7], Since 2000, Belue has been a sports radio host with WCNN in Atlanta, Georgia. Freshman Buck Belue took over the starting Quarterback job at Valdosta in 1974 and he didn't give it back until he used up his eligibility. Photo by Chris McShane ( provided by Buck Belue working with Valdostas current quarterbacks, Turner... 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