Eastern Washington’s Standard-Bearing Tackling Benchmark
Greg Belzer is best known as a historical tackling standard for Eastern Washington: the Eagles’ career tackle record is credited to him, and his single-game tackle mark once stood as the school record before being surpassed by J.C. Sherritt[1]. That profile points to the kind of linebacker teams value most—high-volume, durable, and relentlessly productive between the hashes, with a reputation for setting the tone physically rather than chasing flashy stat lines[1]. For a team looking for a fit at linebacker, Belzer represents the prototype of a dependable, downhill run stopper who can anchor a defense and make everyone around him play faster[1].
