Kentucky football coach Will Stein is step for step with Bear Bryant
Will Stein is the first Kentucky coach to start his maiden campaign 4-1 since Bear Bryant. Stein's challenge is to continue keeping pace with Bryant.
COLUMBIA, SC — Kentucky football coach Will Stein is now closely resembling the legendary Bear Bryant, according to sports commentator Paul Finebaum. Despite his early career, Stein has had an impressive start, with a 4-1 record during his first season. Bear Bryant, who coached at Kentucky 75 years ago, won 35 games, including four national titles and 14 SEC championships.
UK achieved a remarkable victory against South Carolina in overtime, matching Bear Bryant's record of a 35-34 win against South Carolina in 1946. The Wildcats have made it to a College Football Playoff bowl game, the first of its kind. As they prepare for their next game against LSU, their focus remains on each game, one at a time.
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