Kentucky football busted out the pyrotechnics and sea of blue and white to welcome Will Stein Thursday. The former Oregon offensive coordinator is taking over the head coaching reins in Lexington.

The sparklers energized the spectators inside Nutter Field House on the UK campus. But Stein's message via ESPN SEC personality Paul Finebaum fired up Wildcat fans.

“My job is to win, and my job is not just to compete in this Southeastern Conference, but to win,” Stein told the verbose media personality . “I mean, why even show up if you’re not trying to win at all? Winning is hard. It’s an investment, rents due every day. These guys are eager to be coached. They’re eager to win.”

And that wasn't the only energizing message Stein dropped.

Will Stein delivers ‘fire' message for Kentucky f

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