New coach Stein says Kentucky will win big 'because of me'
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- Kentucky football coach Will Stein exudes confidence, stating he believes in himself as the key reason for potential success at Kentucky, which quickly went viral after his statement at SEC media days.
- Stein, in his first head coaching role after three years as Oregon's offensive coordinator, has energized the Kentucky program with a competitive and confident mindset, which players like safety Ty Bryant have praised.
- Stein emphasizes his knowledge of recruiting and building a winning team, highlighting Kentucky's appeal and his refusal to wait for success, as he has aggressively recruited top transfers and built a strong roster.
- Quarterback Kenny Minchey and other transfers have responded positively to Stein's leadership and high-energy culture, believing the team has the talent and drive to win now.
- Stein has implemented a blueprint learned at Oregon under coach Dan Lanning, focusing on aggressive recruiting, practice schedules, and maximizing player reps, aiming to translate past success to Kentucky immediately.
