November 26, 2011
The Virginia Tech Hokies shut out the University of Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA 38-0
Frank Beamer
Frank Beamer (Oct. 18, 1946 - ) is the head coach of the Virginia Tech football team, a position he has held since 1987.
He played cornerback at Virginia Tech from 1966-1969. He graduated in 1969 and attended Radford University for graduate school.
In 1972, Beamer became a graduate assistant for the University of Maryland, then became an assistant coach at The Citadel, where he coached for seven seasons. In 1979 he became the defensive coordinator at Murray State University and was promoted to head coach in 1981, compiling a record of 42–23–2 over six seasons. Beamer was named head coach at Virginia Tech on Dec. 22, 1986.
During Beamer's tenure as head coach, Virginia Tech moved from independent status to become a member of the Big East Conference in 1991 and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2004. In his first year in the ACC, Beamer was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year.
Beamer and his wife, Cheryl, have two children.
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Hokies dominate UVa, wrap up ACC title game berth
November 26, 2011
Make no mistake about it folks, the Hokies remain the kings of football in the state of Virginia.
Thomas comes up big again as Hokies squeak by Tar Heels
November 18, 2011
Logan Thomas had another big day for Virginia Tech, taking part in all three of the Hokies’ touchdowns en route to a 24-21 victory over North Carolina on Thursday night.
Beamer weighs in on Penn State scandal
November 8, 2011
One of college football’s most recognizable figures has a bigger issue on his hands this week than his upcoming game against Nebraska.
Sloppy performance will benefit Hokies against GT
October 31, 2011
After about as disappointing of a victory as a team can possibly have, Virginia Tech’s Thursday night matchup with Georgia Tech next week looks all the more difficult.
Hokies hang on in sloppy win over Blue Devils
October 29, 2011
Virginia Tech overcame nearly 100 penalty yards and two interceptions Saturday to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 14-10.
Hokies show weaknesses at 7-1 as injuries pile up
October 24, 2011
If you’re a Virginia Tech fan, the wins are rarely pretty.
Hokies use strong second half to beat Boston College
October 22, 2011
For the second week in a row Virginia Tech rebounded from a slow start to win, this time 30-14 at home against Boston College.
October 22, 2011
Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Boston College 30-14 in Lane Stadium for Homecoming 2011 on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
Offense shines again in comeback victory
October 17, 2011
Eight total yards, zero first downs, and zero points.