Jay Bateman's Emphasis on Generating Defensive Pressure

Posted Aug 26, 2021
The 1996-97 Tar Heel defenses stand as arguably the best in school history. Mack Brown’s return prompted visions of UNC’s futile defenses morphing into the elite dominant forces that once roamed the field at Kenan Stadium. In an effort to return to that 90s benchmark of defensive strength, Brown has been insistent in generating more pass rush. (Inside Carolina)

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