UNC Co-Defensive Coordinator Jay Bateman on the Safeties

Posted Jun 4, 2019
With the loss of J.K. Britt to graduation and veterans Myles Dorn and Myles Wolfolk hampered by injuries, the safety position was one of UNC's thinnest entering spring practice. But that didn't prevent the safeties from making a strong impression on Jay Bateman. "I enjoy their leadership," said Bateman, UNC's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach. (GoHeels.com)

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