Georgia Tech appeared on the verge of collapse.
The Yellow Jackets had nearly raised their capacity for starting strong before losing games in the final minutes to an art form. The end of coach Brian Gregory’s tenure seemed a near certainty.
Managers and consultants everywhere will celebrate what has helped fuel Tech’s turnaround since early February — a meeting. Away from coaches, Tech players met to air grievances, understand differing perspectives and challenge each other.
“I think that meeting alone just kind of made us more comfortable with one another,” forward Quinton Stephens said. “That’s where it starts, the respect value, where we’re able to call one another out, make sure guys are on top of their roles and things of that nature.