Georgia Force Add Defensive Leader Tracy Belton to Roster
Published on January 23, 2012 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Georgia Force News Release
Duluth, GA(January 23, 2012) - The Georgia Force of the Arena Football League increase stabilityto theirdefense with the addition of veterandefensive backTracy Belton.
Belton (6'1", 185 lbs) played collegiatelyat the University of Massachusetts, where he was part of aDivision 1-AA National Championship team. Belton was signed by the Milwaukee Mustangs of the AFL in 2010 andspenttwo seasons with Green Bay in the now defunct af2 prior to joining the Force.While with Georgia in 2011, Belton had ninety-two solo tackles, nineteen assist tackles, and nine interceptions for one hundred and twenty-four yards with one resulting in a touchdown.
The signing of Belton will strengthen an already deep group of defensive backs for Georgia,which was a priority forCoach Dean Cokinos heading into the 2012 season.
"Getting Tracy back is big for us as he is as good as it gets in the AFL," stated Cokinos. "He is a true cover guywho is extremelysmart and can play all three spots back there for us. Most importantly, he makes game-changing playswith his ability to be around the football on a consistent basis."
The schedule for the 2012 season is out with anexciting, family-friendly slate of promotions and entertainment. For more information on howto reserve your seats for theForce 's 2012 runto the Arena Bowl, please call the front office at770.609.1300. For more information, please visitwww.georgiaforce.com. Be sureto follow theForce onTwitterandFacebook for all the latest updates and events!
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