What Will Stein has said about Kentucky Wildcats football
3 quotes · 1 episode · Jun 17, 2026
Will Stein, Head football coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, former Oregon offensive coordinator, has been quoted on Kentucky Wildcats football 3 times in 1 episode of Pardon My Take, most recently on June 17, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Will Stein says constant, aggressive recruiting is the core of his Kentucky program.
“you got to constantly recruit. It is truly the lifeblood of our program”
Pardon My Take: US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 1:52:26
Stein explains that his 'feed the studs' mantra means getting the ball to the team's best players as often as possible.
“So that's our job is to get our best players, the ball as many times as possible”
Pardon My Take: US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 1:54:00
Stein rejects the idea that Kentucky must be only a basketball school, arguing it can excel in both sports.
“especially with our new athletic director, Jay Batt, like, why can't we be good at both?”
Pardon My Take: US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 2:00:56
Episodes
US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’sPardon My Take · Jun 17, 2026 · 2 h 23 min
Pardon My Take hosts discuss the Knicks' title aftermath and World Cup draws, Shane Bacon previews the U.S. Open at Shinnecock, and Kentucky coach Will Stein joins during a Kentucky Sports Radio takeover.