He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1984 for the Los Angeles Rams.
The team ended the season defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 27-24 in the 1976 Bluebonnet Bowl.
[1] George Andrews was selected as a linebacker in the 1979 NFL draft, the 19th pick overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
His tackling prowess, 360-pound bench press and 4.7 40-yard dash speed seemed ideal for a 230-pound NFL outside linebacker, or a stand-up defensive end.
In the strike-shortened 1982 season, Andrews started all nine games, recording 67 tackles, tying with Johnnie Johnson for the team lead.
Andrews played one series in Week Eleven of 1984 but was put on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
Andrews was attempting a quick maneuver around a New England Patriot blocker in the final exhibition game of 1985.
As he moved, untouched by defenders, Andrews planted his right foot and felt his cleats catch in the turf.
In 1986, the Rams offered George Andrews a shot as an inside linebacker, to take some pressure off of him and the speed he lost due to two major knee surgeries in two seasons.
[7] Andrews' "Plan B" (if he could not return to football) was to finish taking the required test to become a certified financial planner.