Playing Career
Kippy Brown began his football career at Sweetwater High School in Sweetwater, Tennessee winning the 1971 and 1972 state championships. He also helped his prep team lead the state in scoring in 1972 and 1973.
Following a stellar high school career, Brown attended Memphis State University (now known as University of Memphis) where he was quarterback for the Tigers from 1975 to 1977. Brown was an outstanding field general, and his leadership ability combined with his unique scrambling talents and strong arm paid dividends when the Tigers upset sixth-ranked Auburn University 31–20 in 1975. In what was probably the Tigers’ best win during his tenure, Brown engineered this victory by completing seven of 11 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns.
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