UNC Defensive Coordinator Jay Bateman On Balancing Good And Bad From UNC's Defense, And More

Posted Oct 25, 2021
North Carolina defensive coordinator Jay Bateman met with the media Monday morning to discuss the Tar Heels' defense, creating more pressure, becoming more consistent, the emergence of linebacker Cedric Gray, and much more. Here are press conference video, notes, and quotes from what Bateman had to say. "I thought we'd be a little more consistent." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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