How UNC defensive coordinator Jay Bateman has done more with less and what can be expected

Posted Aug 23, 2019
UNC defensive coordinator Jay Bateman’s recruiting classes at Army had an average recruiting ranking of 116.5 according to 247 Sports, with an 88 ranked class as the outlier among a group that ranked 113 or worse. Yet, over five seasons, Bateman led a defense with an average ranking of 36.4 nationally in total defense, including two in the top 10. (Heels Maven)

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