At first glance, giving up a good job in hopes of landing a great one can be a risky proposition. Belk had a pretty good thing going at Valdosta during his three years there, two as the Blazers’ secondary coach.
Two of his Valdosta players, Dominque Wheeler and Matt Pierce, signed free agent contracts with NFL teams after helping the Blazers win the 2012 Division II national championship.
But in order for Belk to break into the Division I coaching ranks, he needed some Division I connections. So, who better to hitch your wagon to than one of the most successful college football coaches in NCAA history?