Without a fourth down conversion with three minutes left, there most likely would not be a “Miracle on Techwood Drive”. No blocked kick. No Lance Austin return. Tech would be on a six game losing streak.
Late in the fourth quarter, with the Jackets down three points, Georgia Tech was facing a 4th and 5 from their own 46 yard line. To that point, Justin Thomas has only completed three passes for 31 yards. The team rested their hopes in one last desperation gasp. Thomas took the snap and rolled away from the Seminole pressure. True freshman receiver Brad Stewart got separation down the field and made the biggest catch of his career.