Jay Bateman press conference highlights: respect for Newman, Deacs; praise for Morrison, Fox

Posted Sep 9, 2019
How can you combat Wake Forest's tall receivers, especially with Patrice Rene out? UNC Defensive Coordinator Jay Bateman: "We’ve got Trey Morrison hanging from his closet every night hoping he gets a little bit taller. I’ve seen pictures of Chazz Surratt with his brother and they look like twins and Chazz is a pretty big dude. We’ve got to do a good job." (Heels Maven)

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