It’s official: Will Stein will remain with Oregon through their College Football Playoff run before turning his full attention to Kentucky.
Predictably, this has caused some anxiety in BBN. What about the Transfer Portal? What about early signing day and keeping the recruiting class connected and signed? Those are valid concerns, but the benefits of this arrangement far outweigh the temporary logistical headaches. Let's break it down.
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Every time Oregon plays a playoff game on national television, the announcers will refer to Will Stein as "Kentucky’s new head coach." It will be talked about on nearly every broadcast Oregon is involved in going forward.