Following a historic victory against Florida State University in Dublin, Ireland, Tech has many reasons to celebrate. The Jackets knocked off a top-10 team for the first time since the Miracle on Techwood in 2015, and they won against the preseason favorites to win the ACC. However, one of the , the most critical yet underappreciated causes of this victory was what head coach Brent Key, the coaching staff and the athletic department have been quietly building behind the scenes.
With name, image and likeness opportunities (NIL) being introduced to NCAA sports just a few years ago and the transfer portal becoming increasingly popular, it has been harder for programs to establish themselves in the new recruiting environment.