Frank Beamer
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VT announces recruiting class
College Football Talk &bull Feb 1, 2012
I am tremendously excited about this recruiting class," head coach Frank Beamer said. It'll help us continue to move toward our stated goals. I'm particularly happy with the caliber of player, both from an athletic standpoint and from a character standpoint, that we recruited from Virginia. Plus, we were able to go outside of the state and recruit some high quality kids. We're happy with our tailback position. We thought that was a real need this… Full Story »
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Virginia Tech Football Recruiting: Joel Caleb Chooses Hokies over Ohio State
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Feb 1, 2012
With Caleb, Virginia Tech gets an incredible athlete. In college, he will use his running skills in a more open field at receiver. The receiver will be relatively raw at his new position and might not contribute next season, but… Full Story »
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Va Tech RB Wilson to enter NFL draft
Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 6, 2012
Wilson made his announcement at a news conference Friday in Blacksburg with Hokies coach Frank Beamer at his side. He calls his decision a lifetime goal that he "couldn't pass up." Wilson rushed for 1,709 yards and nine TDs this… Full Story »
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Why BCS Bowl Loses Are the Best You're Ever Going to Get from Frank Beamer
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Jan 4, 2012
All of his 68 percent winning percentage has come as the head coach for the Hokies. And that's where the problem lies: He has a 1-5 record in BCS bowls. In the 2000 Sugar Bowl, the Hokies were thumped by… Full Story »
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Gene Chizik as Auburn's defensive coordinator? 'It's been intense,' says coach Tommy Thigpen (video)
Auburn Football News on AL.com &bull Dec 31, 2011Defensive Line: 5 sophmores, 2 freshman, and 1 junior saw respectable playing time. Defensive backs: 2 sophmores, 3 freshman, 1 jr, 1 sr saw playing time. Frank Beamer of Va. Tech is one of the most respected and successful coaches… Full Story »
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- SEC
- Frank Beamer
- Gene Chizik
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Va. Tech down another kicker for off-field issue
College Football on ESPN &bull Dec 30, 2011
NEW ORLEANS -- Virginia Tech has sent kicker Tyler Weiss home because of a curfew violation in New Orleans, where the Hokies are preparing to meet Michigan in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Tuesday. Weiss was put on a bus… Full Story »
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Beamer defends Hokies' Sugar Bowl spot
College Football on Comcast.com &bull Dec 5, 2011
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer is well aware that the No. 17 Hokies were one of the most controversial teams included in the BCS bowl lineup, and he has a ready defense of his program. Full Story »
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Hokies fall to Clemson in ACC title game
Virginia Tech Football News on Virginia Tech Athletics Official Site &bull Dec 4, 2011
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Clemson broke open a tie game at halftime by scoring on its first four second-half possessions and knocked off the Hokies 38-10 in the ACC title game held Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium. With the loss, the Hokies fell to 11-2 on the season - with both defeats coming to Clemson. The Tigers (10-3) won their first ACC championship since 1991 and… Full Story »
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ACC Championship Game: Why Va Tech's Frank Beamer Should Be More Appreciated
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Dec 4, 2011
The Hokies are looking for a big win just in case they are able to sneak into the title game after this week. The Hokies will need to find a way to neutralize the Clemson Tigers in this game and… Full Story »
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ACC Championship: Virginia Tech vs. Clemson Should Be the Norm for Years
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Dec 3, 2011
When looking at the depth charts of the two teams playing each other in today's ACC Championship Game, it's hard to imagine not seeing these two face off for the league title again next season. For various reasons, it looks… Full Story »
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Two and out for college coaches called 'disturbing'
College Football on USA Today &bull Nov 30, 2011
College football's win-now-or-else manner of doing business appears to be gaining steam as the 2011 regular season reaches its conclusion. Three coaches fired after last weekend's games had been on the job two years, a development that leaves some observers… Full Story »
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- Akron
- Virginia
- Frank Beamer
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The beat goes on, as Virginia Tech dominates Virginia again
Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Nov 27, 2011
But first the Cavaliers needed 3 yards on fourth down, and rather than settle for a field goal, coach Mike London chose to do what his team does best: run the ball. It was the opportunity to send the message to our guys up front that if you're… Full Story »
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Hokies advance to ACC title game after shutout of Cavaliers
Virginia Tech Football News on Virginia Tech Athletics Official Site &bull Nov 27, 2011
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - David Wilson rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and Virginia Tech's defense played outstanding from the start, as the Hokies clinched the Coastal Division championship with 38-0 victory over Virginia in the two team's ACC regular-season finale at Scott Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Tech moved to 11-1 overall, 7-1 in the ACC… Full Story »
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Virginia Tech Football: 4 Things the Hokies Must Do Saturday to Avoid the Upset
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Nov 24, 2011
The stakes are always high when the Virginia Tech Hokies and Virginia Cavaliers meet in the annual battle for the Commonwealth Cup. This year, the stakes are as high as they've ever been, with the winner going to Charlotte to… Full Story »
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Virginia Tech Football: 5 Keys Against UVA
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Nov 22, 2011
The Hokies have quietly moved their way into the top five of the BCS standings. The No. 5 ranking is the highest that Virginia Tech has been ranked since 2007. Frank Beamer may have a chance this year at that… Full Story »
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BCS Rankings: Why Virginia Tech Deserves National Title Shot
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Nov 21, 2011
At this time last week, the Virginia Tech Hokies were a bottom-half top-10 team in the BCS standings.Now, coach Frank Beamer and company have an outside shot at a ticket to the BCS national championship game.Virginia Tech is currently ranked No. 5 in the BCS standings and is poised to move into the… Full Story »
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BCS Rankings: Virginia Tech Can Thank Frank Beamer for Its Lofty Ranking
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Nov 21, 2011
I am beyond shocked at the latest ranking for the Virginia Tech Hokies.After another solid victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels, they are now fifth in the BCS standings. All of the credit goes to head coach Frank Beamer.Despite… Full Story »
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Penn State Scandal: Why You Shouldn't Hate the Students, the Team or the School
Penn State Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Nov 19, 2011
But with all the hate flying every which way, people seem to be losing sight of the real issue. The fact that if guilty, Sandusky is the criminal and deserves the brunt of the blame. Right now, outsiders seem to… Full Story »
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Frank Beamer: How High Can Virginia Tech Football Coach Climb?
Virginia Tech Football News on Bleacher Report &bull Nov 18, 2011
After Joe Paterno's firing last week at Penn State, Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer became the dean of major college football coaches, currently in his 25th year at the helm in Blacksburg. With Thursday's win over North Carolina, he has now… Full Story »
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Players want national attention for UNC program to be for the right reasons
Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Nov 17, 2011
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The last time North Carolina played in a nationally televised regular-season game, the Tar Heels did so without 13 suspended players while facing a multifaceted NCAA investigation still in its early days. Now, more than a year since North… Full Story »
