Brandon Adams
FILE - In this April 26, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins, right, reacts as quarterback Lucas Johnson (7) holds him during the team's NCAA college spring football game in Atlanta. Collins is only a few days away from the first big test for his new team, a visit to No. 1 Clemson, the defending national champion Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Clemson's Lawrence confident, set for opener vs Georgia Tech

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 28, 2019 11:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 26, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback Lucas Johnson (7) prepares to pass during Georgia Tech's NCAA college spring football game in Atlanta. Johnson is expected to be the starter, even though he's never thrown a pass at the college level. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Georgia Tech faces transition with new coach, new offense

By Paul Newberry Aug. 13, 2019 12:05 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins works with his kick returners during the team's first preseason NCAA college football practice Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ga Tech embraces new era, but reality right around corner

By Paul Newberry Jul. 31, 2019 06:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, newly hired Georgia Tech football coach Geoff Collins speaks during a news conference in Atlanta. Georgia Tech's offense has essentially spent spring practice trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. The transition from triple-option to no-huddle spread under new coach Geoff Collins is a daunting challenge on such short notice, especially for the guys in the trenches.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Georgia Tech wraps up a spring of major change

By Paul Newberry Apr. 24, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sep. 10, 2016, file photo, Georgia Tech defensive lineman Brandon Adams reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against Mercer, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech is mourning the death of one of its own while trying to prepare for a season, trying to move on without one of its brothers but still coming to grips with the shocking death of defensive lineman Brandon Adams last weekend. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Police: Late Georgia Tech player collapsed in dance routine

By Paul Newberry Mar. 29, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Tobias Oliver talks with the media after NCAA college football practice Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The team is mourning the death of defensive lineman Brandon Adams, who was expected to be a key member of the team this season. (AP Photo/Paul Newberry)
Georgia Tech practices while mourning death of teammate

By Paul Newberry Mar. 28, 2019 06:13 PM EDT

In this Saturday, Sep. 10, 2016, photo, Georgia Tech defensive lineman Brandon Adams reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against Mercer, in Atlanta. Adams, a rising senior who was expected to be a key member of Georgia Tech's defensive line under new coach Geoff Collins, died at the age of 21, the school announced Sunday, March 24, 2019. Adams had been going through offseason workouts and was preparing for the start of spring practice when he died on campus Saturday. No cause was given. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Medical examiner seeking cause of Ga. Tech player's death

Mar. 25, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2016, file photo, Georgia Tech defensive back Lance Austin (17), Lawrence Austin (20) and Brandon Adams (90) celebrate after Austin intercepted a Georgia pass during an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Adams has died at the age of 21. The school announced player's death Sunday, March 24, 2019. No cause was given. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Georgia Tech announces death of DT Brandon Adams

By Paul Newberry Mar. 24, 2019 02:52 PM EDT

Georgia Tech place kicker Wesley Wells (38) leaps in the air after kicking the winning field goal against Virginia during overtime of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 30-27. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Ga Tech wins fourth straight, beating Virginia 30-27 in OT

By Paul Newberry Nov. 17, 2018 07:15 PM EST