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Will Stein Urges Kentucky Fans to Disrupt Alabama

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 7:59 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Kentucky coach Will Stein urges fans to create a rowdy atmosphere for the home game vs No. 12 Alabama.
He tells fans to arrive early, stand, and scream obscenities.
He encourages fans to sneak a flask, drink quickly, then cheer.
He claims the loudest 65,000-person crowd will disrupt Alabama’s communication, causing false starts.
Alabama holds an eight-game winning streak, with Kentucky seeking a third win after only two all-time victories.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the Kentucky Wildcats, coached by Bill Curry in his third season, played a 4-7 schedule in the newly expanded 12-team SEC, which added Arkansas and South Carolina and introduced the first conference championship game won by Gene Stallings’ Alabama 28-21. The season’s heightened focus on crowd noise at Commonwealth Stadium sparked a broader push for louder home environments across college football.

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Story summary

Kentucky coach Will Stein urges fans to create a rowdy atmosphere for the home game vs No. 12 Alabama.
He tells fans to arrive early, stand, and scream obscenities.
He encourages fans to sneak a flask, drink quickly, then cheer.
He claims the loudest 65,000-person crowd will disrupt Alabama’s communication, causing false starts.
Alabama holds an eight-game winning streak, with Kentucky seeking a third win after only two all-time victories.

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