Ahead of the Alabama Crimson Tide's game with the Kentucky Wildcats, Kentucky's head coach has sent a hilarious message to fans.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are getting ready for the first SEC game of the new college football season when they head on the road to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.
After a dominant win over East Carolina in Week 1, the Crimson Tide are being viewed as heavy favorites coming into the game with Kentucky. But any road game in college football can cause problems, forcing Alabama to bring their A-game in this contest.
Kentucky is seen as a middle-of-the-pack team in the SEC, but they are a team that Alabama needs to take seriously. This will be quarterback Keelon Russell's second career start, with his first coming away from Tuscaloosa
Ahead of the game against the Wildcats, Kentucky head coach Will Stein sent a message to the fan base of his team. Stein wants to make Alabama feel uncomfortable, calling on the fans to make the stadium the loudest that its ever been.
“I want them in there 45-30 minutes before, standing up, screaming obscenities at our opponent, making them feel very unwanted at Kroger Field,” Stein said. “Sneak a flask in, do whatever you have to do.”
Stein, in his first season with the Wildcats, would love nothing more than to earn a statement win this early in his tenure. But history is going against Kentucky in this game with the Crimson Tide having won eight straight games against the WIldcats.
Alabama can't take this for granted entering the game, however. The Crimson Tide are going to need to come in, ready to be challenged by the Wildcats.
Russell will be looking to build off his strong showing in the opening win over East Carolina. The quarterback threw for 286 yards, while rushing for 86 yards and one touchdown.
If Russell can put together another performance like this, the Crimson Tide should be in good shape against Kentucky. But road games for inexperienced quarterbacks can be tricky, making this a true test for Russell early in his career.
Russell will need to calm the storm, especially if the Kentucky fans do as Stein has asked. But he has shown a strong demeanor so far, and this could be a coming-out party for Russell if he can lead Alabama to another win.
Kentucky hasn't beaten Alabama since 1997, and if the Crimson Tide have anything to say about it, that streak will keep going for another season. Kickoff between the teams will take place at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET from Kroger Field in Lexington.
