Former University of Georgia defensive back Scott Woerner, the cornerstone of the 1980 national championship team defensive unit, has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame according to an announcement Friday by the National Football Foundation (NFF).
Georgia's Scott Woerner, right, grabs a pass intended for Notre Dame's Pete Holohan, (31) during Sugar Bowl action, Thursday, Jan. 2, 1981 at the Superdome in New Orleans. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 17-10. (AP Photo)
Woerner becomes the 13th former Georgia played elected to the Hall of Fame. The Bulldogs also have four former coaches in the Hall of Fame including Woener’s coach at Georgia, Vince Dooley.