Released on Apple Podcasts and Spotify on October 29, 2024
In this episode, the hosts welcome Buck Belue, a Georgia sports legend and longtime sports talk radio host. Best known for quarterbacking the University of Georgia's 1980 national championship football team, Buck also excelled as a dual-sport athlete, having played professional baseball for the Montreal Expos. Buck shares stories from his athletic career, including his time in the minor leagues and the legendary 1980 season with the Bulldogs.
Listeners are treated to behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Georgia football, Buck's recruitment of Herschel Walker, and his transition to professional sports and radio. He also discusses the evolution of sports talk radio over the past two decades and offers insights on today's hot topics, including NIL and the changing landscape of college sports. Buck reflects on his book Inside the Hedges, his experience writing it, and the legacy of Georgia football. This episode is a must-listen for sports enthusiasts and Georgia fans alike.