Alex Morton, one of my co-horts from the Superstations radio network, is our analyst and Yellow Jackets expert this week.

Could even the most optimistic of Tech fans have envisioned just a few years ago what Brent Key has accomplished on the Flats?

I don’t think so because the end of the Paul Johnson era ended not necessarily on a sour note but it was just time to move on. And then we all know what happened in the years that followed where Tech just flat out hired the wrong guy to be the coach. Personally, I believe that he was just focused on the wrong things from the beginning and I don’t think that I’m alone in saying that. Then Key took over and everything has been a steady improvement each season.

Please talk about Coach Key’s impact on the program?

Coach Key’s impact has been tremendous on the program as a whole. Just like with Kirby at UGA, Key is coaching at his alma mater. He loves Tech. He cares about his players and holds them to a high standard. Since Key has taken over, Tech has made or is in the process of making upgrades to the facilities. The Fanning Center which is right there at Bobby Dodd Stadium will open in the spring of 2026. Also Bobby Dodd Stadium itself is set to be renovated and be done by the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027. Key obviously hasn’t done it by himself. You have to have an administration that is behind the program in order to make a commitment to it. And that’s a huge credit to former AD J. Batt, current AD Ryan Alpert and President Angel Cabrera.

What about Buster Faulkner, and the job he’s done as OC?

Buster has done a great job as the OC. As mentioned earlier, it’s night and day from the previous regime that was at Tech. He’s been able to call plays to each of his playmakers’ strengths. It’s all about execution at the end of the day. When plays go right, everyone looks like geniuses. When plays go wrong, fans and people in general will have questions or concerns about things.

Haynes King is one of the best Jacket quarterbacks of all time at Tech, where does he rank for you as far as standouts in your lifetime?

King is definitely up there as one of the Tech greats. I would put him behind Joe Hamiliton. One of the similarities between King and Hamilton is that they are/were great dual threat quarterbacks who have/had great control of the offense. One other similarity is that they both started at quarterback coming off some down years in the history of the program. If I had to have a Mount Rushmore of Tech quarterbacks in my lifetime I would have to say Hamilton, George Godsey, Justin Thomas and King. Out of those four, King does have the most rushing touchdowns, the highest completion percentage in the fewest games played.

What does Tech need to do to beat Georgia?

For Tech to beat Georgia, they will need to protect the football and to put it, plain and simple, tackle on defense. Key said after the Boston College game, “We need to stop waiting around for things to happen. We need to go make plays. When you sit back and try not to mess up, you’re going to get beat. You got to go attack.” Tech allowed 537 yards in the 36-34 win over the Eagles on November 16.

What is your take on the Bulldogs of 2025?

The Bulldogs have been impressive all season long. It seems like they are clicking on all cylinders right now. They are a team that requires all 60 minutes of your attention. We’ve learned in the last couple of seasons that when teams have them down early they tend to let the foot off the gas a little bit. It’s like UGA’s opponents play not to lose more than to play to win. But that’s also a credit to Georgia’s never give up attitude and the belief in the team and Kirby’s staff.

What is your score prediction?

I think we are in for another classic in Mercedes-Benz … GT 35 UGA 31