Norris Brown, 1980 National Champ, Passes Away | Georgia Bulldogs Football News

The University of Georgia football program mourns the loss of Norris Brown, a key member of the legendary 1980 national championship team, who passed away at 65. A standout tight end, Brown helped lead Georgia to three consecutive SEC titles and an undefeated 1980 season capped by a Sugar Bowl win over Notre Dame. He caught 12 passes for 253 yards and 2 TDs that year, finishing his college career with 44 catches, 832 yards, and 10 touchdowns alongside Herschel Walker. Drafted by the Vikings in 1983, he later played in the USFL before retiring in 1985. Former QB Buck Belue remembered his clutch touchdown in the 1980 SEC title game against Auburn. Cause of death remains undisclosed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49cd3d1d4c1a8aec