Stein's QB Factory: Kentucky's A+ Hire Unpacked

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People Mentioned

• Will Stein (New University of Kentucky Football Coach) - He was officially announced as the new football coach, and much of the episode discusses his background, connection to Kentucky, and coaching style, especially his success with quarterbacks.
• John Sumrall - Mentioned as another potential candidate for the University of Kentucky football coach position.
• Mark Stoops (Former University of Kentucky Football Coach) - His departure from the University of Kentucky football team led to the hiring of Will Stein.
• Bo Nix (Quarterback) - Mentioned as a quarterback coached by Will Stein at Oregon who is expected to be a top NFL draft pick.
• Dylan Gabriel (Quarterback) - Mentioned as a quarterback coached by Will Stein at Oregon who became a third-round NFL draft pick.
• Jeff Schwartz (Former ESPN show co-host with Matt Jones) - Played at Oregon and is a huge Oregon fan; he praised Will Stein's coaching abilities.
• DeMarcus Cousins (Basketball Player) - Will Stein's parents reportedly had a life-sized poster of him, highlighting the Stein family's Kentucky fandom.
• Matt Potashko (Football Recruit) - A four-star recruit who was also considering Oregon, now expected to commit to Kentucky due with Stein's hiring.
• Bobby Petrino (Football Coach) - Mentioned in relation to the "feed the studs" offense concept.
• Teddy Bridgewater (Quarterback) - Will Stein reportedly played behind him and also replaced him in some games at Louisville.
• Dick Vitale (Sports Commentator) - Will be commentating on the Kentucky vs. North Carolina basketball game and later with Charles Barkley.
• Jay Williams (Sports Commentator) - Will be commentating on the Kentucky vs. North Carolina basketball game with Dick Vitale.
• Charles Barkley (Sports Commentator) - Will be commentating on an Indiana vs. Kentucky game and a First Four game with Dick Vitale.
• Bill Walton (Sports Commentator) - Mentioned for his unique style of game commentary that often veered from the game itself.

Organizations & Institutions

• University of Kentucky - The primary subject of the discussion, particularly regarding its new football coach and upcoming basketball game.
• North Carolina - The opponent for Kentucky's basketball game.
• University of Oregon - Will Stein's previous coaching position as offensive coordinator, where he developed successful quarterbacks.
• UTSA - Will Stein's previous coaching position as offensive coordinator.
• Louisville - Will Stein's hometown and where he played college football.
• Trinity High School (Louisville) - Will Stein's alma mater, repeatedly emphasized as a significant network and influence in Louisville.
• St. Xavier High School (Louisville) - Mentioned as a rival to Trinity High School in Louisville's Catholic school system.
• Sacred Heart Academy (Louisville) - Mentioned as part of the Catholic school system in Louisville.

Websites & Online Resources

• Bespoken Spirits (bespokenspirits.com) - Mentioned as a place to purchase Club Blue Bourbon, which supports UK athletes through NIL.

Other Resources

• Sissy Cakes - A cake store owned by Will Stein's mother in Louisville, located on Fairfax Avenue in St. Matthews, near The Black Rabbit. It is also available at Paul's Fruit Market. The host expresses interest in having someone review their orange juice cakes.
• Club Blue Bourbon - A bourbon brand that won gold medals at the Ascot Awards, supporting UK athletes through JMI's NIL program. Ryan and Drew helped select the recipe.