Brent Key's Unusual Postgame Behavior After Overtime Loss to Georgia Captures Attention
College football fans had to wait for the final week of the regular season to get the game of the year, and it just so happened to come on a Friday night between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs entered the game as clear favorites, yet if you watched the first three and a half quarters, many would’ve thought Georgia Tech was the favorite.
However, it's a four-quarter game—or in this case, a four-quarter and eight-overtime game—as the Bulldogs outlasted the Yellow Jackets 44-42 in a staggering eight overtimes, one shy of the record.
Both teams played their hearts out, especially Georgia Tech, who rarely garners the respect that their in-state rivals get. But they earned it on Friday night, and a big reason why was head coach Brent Key, who has done a remarkable job at creating a sustained, well-cultured program.
Yet, the loss hit him hard, and his unusual behavior while walking off the field drew attention as he was seen stopping, turning around, and staring at the scoreboard in silence for over a minute following the defeat.
It had the makings of a program-changing victory, and just a few weeks after defeating top-five ranked Miami, this could have been even bigger, especially with the rivalry's one-sided history.
However, the story came down to late-game execution. Georgia Tech's inability to capitalize on their opportunities in the fourth quarter and overtime proved costly.
Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key leaves the field after Georgia Tech was defeated by the Georgia Bulldogs in eight overtimes at Sanford Stadium
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Keeping a team like Georgia alive when you have the chance to deliver the knockout punch is always risky, and the Bulldogs ultimately saved their season. With the win, Georgia all but clinched a spot in the College Football Playoffs, barring something unprecedented in the SEC Championship Game next week.
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