College football fans have never needed permission to hurl a stream of obscenities at their opponent or sneak contraband into the stadium, but the Kentucky faithful have the green light from coach Will Stein this week. With No. 12 Alabama coming to Lexington for Saturday's SEC opener, Stein wants to make Kroger Field an inhospitable environment for the Crimson Tide. Speaking with Kentucky Sports Radio, Stein wants the fan base to become the "loudest 65,000 group of people in the history of the world." If Stein gets his way, parents may want to pack a set of headphones for the children because there might be some four-letter words thrown Alabama's way this weekend.
Throw southern hospitality out the window. "I want them in there 45 to 30 minutes before, in their seat, standing up, screaming obscenities at our opponent, making them feel very unwanted in Kroger Field and creating an environment of excellence for Kentucky football," Stein said. "I mean, that's what it's about.
You want to see a great product on the field. I want to see insane fans in the stands as well." With college football stadiums now serving alcohol, an interesting dynamic was created. Sometimes, there are empty seats scattered throughout the venue as fans seek refills.
Stein's solution is simple: Go old-school and sneak booze into Kroger Field. "Sneak a flask in," Stein said. Again, do whatever you got to do, right?
Sit in your chair, all right, and start cheering. And then once you're done with the drink, go back in as fast as you can, and come right back out." There's no word yet on whether security measures at Kroger Field will be loosened to accommodate Stein's request. Stein has certainly brought a renewed energy to the Kentucky program, and that might help him on Saturday.
Alabama is the more talented team by a clear margin, but the crowd in Lexington should be amped up for Stein's first game in SEC play. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell got his first start jitters out of the way last weekend in a blowout win over East Carolina, but this game against Kentucky will be his first start on the road. That can be a very different animal, especially in the SEC.
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