GEORGIA TECH’S BRENT KEY NAMED BEAR BRYANT AWARDS COACH OF THE WEEK
HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2024 – After leading his Georgia Tech squad to an upset win over previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Miami on Saturday, head coach Brent Key has been selected as the Bear Bryant Awards Fan Favorite Coach of the Week presented by Accenture.
In Saturday’s 28-21 win, Georgia Tech held the Hurricanes to season lows in points (21), rushing yards (88), and total offense (436 yards), also preventing the nation’s top offense from scoring a rushing touchdown for the first time all season.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Tech rushing attack rolled up 271 yards – the most against Miami all season – and clinched bowl eligibility in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2013 and 2014.
After the Yellow Jackets scored the game’s first points on a touchdown run by Jamal Haynes, Miami claimed a 10-7 lead midway through the opening quarter. However, momentum swung Georgia Tech’s way as the Yellow Jackets opened up a 21-10 advantage in the third quarter and never trailed again.
Key is now 6-1 against nationally-ranked ACC opponents during his tenure at Georgia Tech.
The selection of Key follows last week’s selection of Louisville’s Jeff Brohm, the co-selection of Texas A&M’s Mike Elko and Kennesaw State’s Brian Bohannon, Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Oregon’s Dan Lanning, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea, Kentucky’s Mark Stoops, Tennessee’s Josh Heupel, and Washington State’s Jake Dickert. Continuing through the remainder of the regular season, the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards will recognize a coach weekly for leading their team to an exceptional victory.
The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, presents the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Awards annually to celebrate excellence in coaching, to honor Coach Bryant’s legacy and to raise awareness and critical funds for their mission. The coaching legend died from a heart attack in 1983, just 28 days after his final victory and retirement.
Fans can follow the action at facebook.com/bryantawards, x.com/bryantawards or Instagram.com/bryantawards or the hashtag #BryantAwards. To attend the exclusive, VIP experience visit bryantawards.org.
HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2024 – After leading his Georgia Tech squad to an upset win over previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Miami on Saturday, head coach Brent Key has been selected as the Bear Bryant Awards Fan Favorite Coach of the Week presented by Accenture.
In Saturday’s 28-21 win, Georgia Tech held the Hurricanes to season lows in points (21), rushing yards (88), and total offense (436 yards), also preventing the nation’s top offense from scoring a rushing touchdown for the first time all season.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Tech rushing attack rolled up 271 yards – the most against Miami all season – and clinched bowl eligibility in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2013 and 2014.
After the Yellow Jackets scored the game’s first points on a touchdown run by Jamal Haynes, Miami claimed a 10-7 lead midway through the opening quarter. However, momentum swung Georgia Tech’s way as the Yellow Jackets opened up a 21-10 advantage in the third quarter and never trailed again.
Key is now 6-1 against nationally-ranked ACC opponents during his tenure at Georgia Tech.
The selection of Key follows last week’s selection of Louisville’s Jeff Brohm, the co-selection of Texas A&M’s Mike Elko and Kennesaw State’s Brian Bohannon, Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Oregon’s Dan Lanning, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea, Kentucky’s Mark Stoops, Tennessee’s Josh Heupel, and Washington State’s Jake Dickert. Continuing through the remainder of the regular season, the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards will recognize a coach weekly for leading their team to an exceptional victory.
The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, presents the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Awards annually to celebrate excellence in coaching, to honor Coach Bryant’s legacy and to raise awareness and critical funds for their mission. The coaching legend died from a heart attack in 1983, just 28 days after his final victory and retirement.
Fans can follow the action at facebook.com/bryantawards, x.com/bryantawards or Instagram.com/bryantawards or the hashtag #BryantAwards. To attend the exclusive, VIP experience visit bryantawards.org.
