Things are starting to move quickly at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility. Two days after the hiring of offensive coordinator Joe Sloan went official, Kentucky made the addition of defensive coordinator Jay Bateman final on Wednesday afternoon.
A new defensive play-caller has arrived in the Bluegrass.
“Jay Bateman is one of the most respected defensive minds in college football,” Kentucky head coach Will Stein said in a release. “His ability to develop players, create disruptive defenses, and consistently compete at a high level has stood out everywhere he’s been. Jay brings energy, experience, and a clear vision for how we want to play defense, and we’re excited to welcome him to Kentucky.