A chat with new linebackers coach Warren Belin
(Updated)
When Georgia recently hired Warren Belin as a linebackers coach, it didn’t specify whether he would be responsible for the inside or outside linebackers in the Bulldogs’ new 3-4 defense.
Inside, Belin said Friday.
New defensive coordinator Todd Grantham will coach the outside linebackers.
“Todd and I will be working really together with the linebacker corps, [but] I’ll be focusing on . . . the inside linebackers,” Belin said. “There may be times in certain drills I may have to work with the outside linebackers as well.”
Completing what he called a “whirlwind” first full week on the job in Athens, Belin spoke with reporters on a conference call, his first media availability since being hired to complete the Bulldogs’ revamped defensive coaching staff.
Although acknowledging that inside and outside linebackers are distinct positions in the 3-4 defense in terms of skill sets, Belin said the core philosophy for both groups will be the same: “doing a great job with fundamentals and . . . playing with speed, being great tacklers and being productive players.”
“The outside linebackers, obviously, will be coming off the edge and bring[ing] a lot of pressure,” Belin added. “But we’ll also be bringing pressure with inside linebackers as well.”
Belin is a 20-year coaching veteran who was Vanderbilt’s linebackers coach the past eight seasons. He also served as the Commodores’ recruiting coordinator the past two years and special-teams coordinator in 2006-07. He said Georgia coach Mark Richt has talked with him and other assistants about “how we’ll divide up” special-teams coaching duties.
“We are currently working on some of those details and getting everything worked out, what we’re all going to bring to the table in trying to get better in our special teams area,” Belin said.
Three of Georgia’s four defensive coaches are new, with Belin, Grantham and secondary coach Scott Lakatos joining the lone holdover from last year’s defensive staff, line coach Rodney Garner.
As for how he came to be hired by Georgia, Belin said: “Coach Richt has been following my career for quite some time. . . . A couple of people recommended me to Coach Richt, and he followed through with that. After recruiting season was over, he contacted [Vanderbilt] Coach [Bobby] Johnson to ask permission. I came on the interview — had a really good interview with Coach Richt and Coach Grantham –- and I’m fortunate to have a chance to be a part of this great program.”
Since he has been on the job –- his first day was what he called the “whiteout,” the snow that hit Athens on Feb. 12 –- Belin has been busy. “I’m learning,” he said. “We’ve been meeting defensively as a staff, getting to know our defense and the package that we’re installing.
And he has started to get to know his players. “My philosophy for my players –- and I’ve sat down and told all of those guys the first day -– is: honesty No. 1, fairness No. 2, and then 100 percent effort and attitude on and off the field,” Belin said. “If you do those things and do them right every day, you have a good chance to be successful.”
On a different topic, here’s a story on the changes that will come to Stegeman Coliseum after this season.
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ga gator
February 19th, 2010
3:34 pm
See Georgia fans, I’m really your friend. We SEC fans need to stick together. Take that ACC! Go away Tech! Shoo Jackets!
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:34 pm
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:32 pm
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 45-42 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I DID post that.
Ponce Really???
February 19th, 2010
3:34 pm
So you have nothing to go on when it comes to the guy except your blind faith in CUM…I know of Strong (I believe Zook hird him)and Mullen (came with him from Utah). What other coaches are yo talking about…please educate me on this topic…Thanks in advance for the information…
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:35 pm
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:34 pm
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:32 pm
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 45-42 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I DID post that.
I DID DID post this.
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:36 pm
ga gator,
Two words. SHREVE PORT
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:37 pm
sore LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZERS!
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:38 pm
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 45-42 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Glad it still stings! Hahahahahahahaha
Ponce Really???
February 19th, 2010
3:40 pm
You are right…those are some great coaches….But defensively…not too many coaches jump out at you. not like Grantham’s do…Great head coaches but defense guru’s no..maybe Joe Pa and Bo but the others are offense minded…I believe UF was a riskier hire…I believe it was a knee jerk hire and we all know how those can turn out…
Ponce DeLeon
February 19th, 2010
3:41 pm
Ponce Really??? , other 2 Kyle Whittingham at Utah and Cade Holiday at Marshall.
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:43 pm
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 45-42 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Winning OUR conference championship while you AH’s didn’t come remotely close to even playing in yours.
Advancing to a BCS bowl, not to be confused with the mid December, Shreveport Bowl.
Final BCS ranking of 13th nationally while without Bobby Bowden’s charity vote you would have been tied for LAST!
All in just TWO seasons
SEE YOU AH’S BETWEEN THE HEDGES (what’s left of them after we were their last).
Put that in your Copenhagen and dip it!
Ponce DeLeon
February 19th, 2010
3:43 pm
Ponce Really???, I remember those who thought that Spurrier was a risky hire at Florida because he didn’t work hard enough, played golf too much. Zook was also a risky hire and of course nearly everyone said that Meyer’s offense wouldn’t work with SEC defenses and that it was a risky hire. All 3 worked ok since 1990, wouldnt you say?
Ponce Really???
February 19th, 2010
3:45 pm
You see, yellow stain, I mean yellow fuzz just wants somebody to play with him…man you should have heard all of my GT fraternity brothers, just grillin’ coach johnson for loosing to UGA this year…He is going to be on the hot seat after the beatdown in athens this year…hell our “crappy” DC shutdown all of Chan Gailey boys (that really gets them fired up)….
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:47 pm
Ponce Really???
Looking forward to it little man
Cherokee
February 19th, 2010
3:48 pm
Yellow Fuzz …..why are you talking about something that happened over a year ago?
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:50 pm
I always live in the past until the present suits my argument.
Cherokee
February 19th, 2010
3:52 pm
So you are pretty saying you are a loser. And cannot argue the present if it is not your way
Ponce Really???
February 19th, 2010
3:52 pm
I really wouldn’t talk too much about Zook, yall ran that man out of town real quick…This is what I know is that your best hire ever was your AD Foley…he stops at nothing to get the best head coaches…you actually made a good point without knowing it….I knew Suurier was a good hire if you can take Duke to ACC championship…
Ponce Really???
February 19th, 2010
3:55 pm
Yellow Fuzzes is looking forward to the beatdown in Ahtens…Cherokee, this kid has no clue…he is just looking for some attention…it worked for the first few months and then people wised up and now he just looks pathetic..
Cherokee
February 19th, 2010
3:59 pm
I agree………the fuzz probably means peach fuzz as in a kid in middle school. It is time for them to be out now.
Ponce DeLeon
February 19th, 2010
4:00 pm
Ponce Really???, Zook was a good hire as far as UGA goes. He was 2-1 with the loss coming 3 days after he was told he would be fired. Even you would say that was impressive.
Ponce DeLeon
February 19th, 2010
4:01 pm
OUTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
4:10 pm
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:50 pm
I always live in the past until the present suits my argument.
Cherokee, you posted that under my name. Dude you have some serious mental issues asking and then answering yourself. Hahahahaha.
BurningRedBleedingBlack
February 19th, 2010
4:10 pm
Look, i’m not saying UGA is the best program ever. We have had are Highs and lows…hell what team has not. I am a huge Georgia fan and supporter, however i do not understand how rivals of georgia, really feel that we can never be on top again or rebuild into a consecutive power school. UF has not been winning for ever they only stated becoming powerful in the nineties. LSU in the 2000’s. Now BAMA, my point is if they can flip around with some coaching changes so can we. Like it or not, UGA down fall has been are defense lately not coach Richt. With a complete face lift on are defense, i feel very posistive in the direction we are taking and look forward to playing teams like UF, BAMA, LSU, in the future. GO DAWGS!!!!!!
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
4:13 pm
Cherokee
February 19th, 2010
3:48 pm
Yellow Fuzz …..why are you talking about something that happened over a year ago?
Hahaha. why don’t you ask your AH, dog nation friends? LOL. They are all stuck in 1980 (a little more than (”a year ago”). Hahahahahahahaha. In fact, I got to watch TWO videos of Hershal Walkers recruitment for crying out loud. 1970’s video-THIS WEEK.
Hahahahahaha
Cherokee
February 19th, 2010
4:14 pm
Sorry Fuzzie……… not me ask the AJC to check it if you don’t believe me
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
4:15 pm
cherokee,
You still there or did the bell ring so you could head for the short bus?
Ponce Really???
February 19th, 2010
4:16 pm
You’re right as far as UGA goes, I believe that has more to do with the cycle of nineteen than anything. I wouldn’t say it was impressive…I wnet back and looked at the names you mentioned as hc..two offensive…two defensive…guess who were at the two schools before CUM got there…the two defense coordinators…CUM really doesn’t have a proven track record when bringing in new DC….Time will tell….I wouldn’t be bragging about him just yet…
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
4:17 pm
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 45-42 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Glad it still stings!
Fuzzy Really???
February 19th, 2010
4:19 pm
Fuzzy…have your parents look at your posts…they are childish at best…go show your GT buddies how you got two UGA fans to respond to your childish posts…at least you will have fun tonight playing role games…
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
4:21 pm
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
3:29 pm
Whatever.
See you in November.
Looking forward to returning to Stegleman or Stockleman Stadium or whatever it’s called.
I call it………
(((((((((((((((((((((((((( 45-42 )))))))))))))))))))))))))) stadium.
And I’m looking forward to the SEQUEL!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahah
DITTO!! cherokee
Hey Fuzzy???
February 19th, 2010
4:22 pm
It doesn’t sting anymore…we won last year…we own the over all record…nice try but nobody is getting upset…I am just bored and waintg for 5:00 PM so I can leave the office…
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
4:23 pm
Fuzzy Really???
February 19th, 2010
4:19 pm
Fuzzy…have your parents look at your posts…they are childish at best…go show your GT buddies how you got two UGA fans to respond to your childish posts…at least you will have fun tonight playing role games…
Sort of true. I was hoping more AH dogs would come out to get verbally bitch slapped. Maybe later. see ya LUUUZER!
Hey Fuzzy???
February 19th, 2010
4:24 pm
LOL….see ya cupcake…
AltamahaDawg
February 19th, 2010
4:29 pm
I agree ga gator. I think its just that it’s easier to blame special teams than to admit that Tailback U simple coudn’t not run the ball for most of the season. I think it’s easier to fault old coach Fabris for his squad for a couple of plays, than it was to be honest about new and popular Coach Searels’ squad 20 times a game.
Now granted, a lot of Searels issues had to do with personel, but so too did Fabris. We never had any issues with special teams all this time till about mid way through the 2008 season, which I think is obvious to explain. And 2009 was not nearly as bad as the perception. Outstanding, in some respects.
Yellow Fuzz
February 19th, 2010
4:37 pm
I celebrate wins once a decade like they’re a common occurrence!
Cherokee
February 19th, 2010
4:38 pm
If the OL can stay healthy the running game will be great, which means who ever the QB is will have a much better chance of running the passing game.
DD
February 19th, 2010
4:39 pm
Y’all realize that Yellow Fuzz(nutts) is St. Simons right! Just trying to get some attention.
I think that the entire SEC East is up in the air. Still give the knod to UF, but I think USC will surprise. I think our year will be in two. Tough to win the SEC with a new QB & DC. I hope I’m wrong though.
Sensible Dawg Fan
February 19th, 2010
4:40 pm
Coach Fab’s downfall can be directly related to the moving back on the kick off. When that rule was changed, his coverages changed…When was the last time went after the punter… it seemed like lost that edge on SP…Maybe bringing in new blood we get that edge back….We shall hope and see..
DD
February 19th, 2010
4:43 pm
Must suck to be Tech and nothing to look forward to this coming season. I see 7-4 and “Here we come Blue Turf Bowl”
Gatorbait 17-3
February 19th, 2010
4:46 pm
BurningRedBleedingBlack
Look friend, I agree Florida has been powerful since 1990, LSU since 2000, and now Alabama with Saban. But this is what you are overlooking is all these schools turned it around immediately after hiring outstanding coaches. Richt has been at Georgia starting his 10 year and can’t come close to the records of Meyer, Miles and Saban.
Look, Martinez was the DC for only 3 years, so he can’t be your whipping boy. I don’t know what others DC Richt has hired, but he is still 2-7against Florida and 4-1 against Meyer who had to bring in an entirely new football staff in when he became head coach. I hope you and the other dawg fans understand he is very of capable hiring coaching staffs. He has been the Head coach and has been very successful at three different schools. Every new coach Meyers hires is some one he has worked with before or one of his staff has worked with. Don’t even think him replacing 4-5 coaches will give Richt or Ga, any edge what so ever.
Richt has been the head coach only at ONE school UGA and it is starting to show. While he maintained Ga’s. winning record initially, he is starting to slip now. His record was much better the 1st 4 years than the past five———-look it up.
Da Roun Circle
February 19th, 2010
4:50 pm
Florida will not be able to adjust to the 3-4. It’s the defense that killed the spread offense. The blitzing stunts confounded Tebow, a Senior, to one of his worst performance ever—Brantley’s head will be spinning. Florida has no answers. Tebow looked pitiful against the scheme. A bunch of freshman will have no clue how to read it.
Cherokee
February 19th, 2010
4:51 pm
Gatorbait 17-3 His overall record is as good as theirs. Just not as good when it needed to be(big games). I agree with you some what. He let go of the offense two years ago. I think he sees the writing on the wall and with the changes he made at DC and the fact he publicly stated he was going to be more involved with the offense things will change. Only time will tell.
Eaassyy
February 19th, 2010
4:52 pm
Fuzz,
Are you this immature in real life or just behind the safety of a screen name and a computer?
Gatorbait 17-3
February 19th, 2010
4:53 pm
Ponce Really???
Read the above post about hiring DC(coaches in general) Richt has been
at UGA 10 years, how have his DC worked out the Gators 2-7——–not too well I would
say.
ga gator
February 19th, 2010
4:53 pm
Hopefully Brantley can read defenses a little better than Tebow did, he’s not 6′3″ & 245 lbs.
Gatorbait 17-3
February 19th, 2010
4:55 pm
PS Ponce
Meyer has been National Coach of the Year at two different schools in the past 9 years,
I think he KNOWS how to hire staff.
Dave In Tampa
February 19th, 2010
4:57 pm
Hate to say it but “Gatorbait 17-3″ is right for the most part. Only teams that we can brag about consistanlty beating is GT & Auburn. They do not determine who wins the SEC East or NC for that matter. I like like CMR, but he has not had the success that Myer, Saban & Miles has had. The talent has been there. I think we will have a good idea in a couple years to see if it was the DC’s fault or if it’s time for a change. I still hold out that our new DC will bring some serious changes. Teams rally around D-Fense. We have the offense. Should be interesting!
Gatorbait 17-3
February 19th, 2010
4:58 pm
Da Roun Circle
I guess Alabama didn’t run the 3-4 in 2008 when the Gators won.
Look pal , players win games, not schemes.
Dave In Tampa
February 19th, 2010
4:58 pm
Brantly will be a good one. I think that Murray will be better. He will have a better O-Line than Brantly.
Gatorbait 17-3
February 19th, 2010
5:00 pm
DD
You are refreshingly reasonable, compared to some of the children on
this blog.