How Urban Meyer and Lou Holtz are helping Will Stein keep UK from eating the rat poison

After a thrilling victory over top-10 ranked South Alabama, Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein is keen to maintain his team's focus and momentum as they head into their next matchup against Group of 6 opponent South Alabama. To help achieve this, Stein reached out to one of college football's finest minds: former Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer.

During an appearance on The Triple Option podcast, Stein sought Meyer's wisdom on how to manage a locker room following a monumental win. Meyer relayed advice he received from his own mentor, legendary coach Lou Holtz. Holtz's method is simple but effective: provide an extra push when the team is riding high, reminding them that challenges lie ahead.

Meyer explained that Holtz would call him every Sunday or Monday after a big win to coach the team harder, ensuring they remained sharp and focused even when outside forces were showering them with praise.

Stein is well aware that the stakes are high for Kentucky in their upcoming game against South Alabama. The Wildcats currently sit at 2-1, riding a wave of national momentum that has analysts like Greg McElroy proclaiming their performance on par with SEC elites. While the Wildcats have proven their talent and composure on the gridiron, Stein recognizes the need to maintain discipline and accountability, especially when facing a team with the roster and coaching capabilities to challenge Kentucky's newfound success.