Jay Bateman On UNC's Pass Defense, Cedric Gray, Kaimon Rucker, Pressuring QBs & More

Posted Sep 20, 2021
UNC defensive coordinator Jay Bateman met with the media Monday to field questions about his defense's performance in a 59-39 victory over Virginia on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. UNC registered three sacks and held UVA to 21 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Here is video of Bateman’s press conference and the transcript from what he had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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