"Mad Scientist" Bateman Maximizing UNC's Talent with Dominique Ross, Linebackers

Posted Oct 24, 2019
At this point for UNC's linebackers, the depth chart and official positions have become merely a suggestion. “Coach (Jay) Bateman is a mad scientist,” Allen Cater said. “He’s going to find out what we’re good at and he’s going to put us in the best situations to do that.” A position that was once a concern for the Tar Heels has become a strength this season. (Heels Maven)

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