Why Georgia Tech’s Crushing Loss to Colorado Left Coach Brent Key Unshaken
Ever wonder how a single 45-yard field goal attempt can morph into a full-blown heartbreaker? That’s exactly what happened to Georgia Tech in their season opener, when Boise Carter’s miraculous block snatched victory from the Yellow Jackets’ grasp and handed Colorado a wild 14-13 win in Atlanta. You’d think that shot was the defining moment, right? But here’s the kicker — head coach Brent Key was already shaking his head long before that kick ever left the turf. Aidan Birr could’ve sunk that kick clean through, and still, Key wouldn’t have been satisfied with the way his squad played. Missed opportunities, nine penalties, and a sluggish offense all piled up into a staggering lesson that Georgia Tech’d better learn fast if they want to bounce back against No. 20 Tennessee. It’s a brutal loss, no doubt — but maybe it’s the wake-up call the Yellow Jackets never knew they needed. LEARN MORE
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