On Tuesday afternoon, the selection committee announced that Texas A&M DC Jay Bateman was named as a nominee for the 29th annual Broyles Award.
Bateman has done a good job in his first year with a defense full of transfers. They rank in the top half of the SEC in TFLs (78) and around the middle of the pack for the rest of the defensive categories. The award is given to the top assistant coach in the nation to be named after the season at an event to be held on February 13 at the Oaklawn in Arkansas.
The 65 nominees in this year’s class were selected from approximately 1,500 assistant coaches representing 131 FBS programs across the country. The Broyles Award selection process includes the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), broadcasters, a college football hall-of-fame selection committee, and current college head coaches.
Below, you can view the entire list from the official announcement via X
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— The Broyles Award (@BroylesAward) November 27, 2024
Congratulations to coach Jay Bateman on his nomination. Hopefully, the defense will reward their coach with a big game on Saturday when they take on Texas on November 30.
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