Fansided · Mar 2
Jay Bateman reveals 'aggressive' man-coverage vision for Kentucky defense
Nov 17, 2018; West Point, NY, USA; Army Black Knights defensive coordinator Jay Bateman speaks to his players in the locker room before a game against the Colgate Raiders at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images | Danny Wild-Imagn ImagesJay Bateman didn't come to Lexington to just "manage" a defense. He came to set it on fire.
Arriving from Texas A&M after a successful run in the College Football Playoff, Bateman is stepping into a full-autonomy role under head coach Will Stein. While the play-calling will be his own, Bateman is making it clear to Big Blue Nation that the X’s and O’s matter far less than the intensity behind them.
The "effort" non-negotiable