Brent Key on Georgia Tech's Recruiting Boom and Selling the Future

FULL SHOW - June 24, 2026

Wednesday's FULL SHOW - June 24, 2026

Hour 1 - Hawks get their man; Falcons keep theirs

Stake and Sandra review the Atlanta Hawks' draft of Kingston Flemings and analyze the defensive direction of the roster. They also discuss the Falcons' contract extension for Kyle Pitts and express worry regarding the Braves' pitching struggles on the West Coast. 01:50 - Atlanta World Cup Atmosphere 04:52 - Hawks Draft Kingston Flemings 11:46 - Kyle Pitts Contract Extension 17:04 - Flemings Players Tribune Story 23:12 - Braves Pitching Depth Concerns 29:06 - Falcons Roster Strategy Debate 39:12 - Brent Key Program Outlook

Hour 2 - Georgia Tech Head Coach Brent Key sits in to talk football, recruiting, and being a girl dad

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key discusses the program's massive recruiting momentum and his journey from player to coach. He reflects on his time at Alabama under Nick Saban, the "rat poison" mindset, and the emotional intensity of the rivalry with Georgia. 01:50 - Brent Key Interview Introduction 06:40 - Leaving Alabama For Georgia Tech 10:30 - Mother's Influence On Coaching 15:40 - Georgia Tech Recruiting Momentum 22:30 - Reflecting On 2023 Performance 29:55 - Family And Coaching Connections 34:05 - The Georgia Rivalry Experience 39:00 - Offensive And Defensive Strategy 43:00 - Hard Truths Of Leadership

Brent Key on Alabama's Coaching Factory and Building GT

Brent Key joins Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden to reflect on his time at Alabama and the legendary coaching staff he worked alongside in Tuscaloosa. Key also discusses the respect between himself and Kirby Smart and outlines his vision for the Georgia Tech defense and roster development. 01:00 - Family and Recruiting 03:24 - Alabama's Legendary Staff 05:21 - Respecting Kirby Smart 09:07 - Georgia Tech Outlook 12:51 - Leadership and Roster Building

Brent Key on Georgia Tech's Recruiting Boom and Selling the Future

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key joins Stake and Sandra to discuss the program's massive recruiting momentum and the evolving landscape of NIL. He explains the shift from selling a vision to providing tangible results while preparing athletes for life after football. Key also reflects on lessons learned from last season and the importance of roster depth. 01:00 - Recruiting and NIL Focus 06:11 - Facilities and Development 08:15 - Last Season's Lessons