Frank Beamer

Latest Stories

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer is carried off the field by his players after an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, in Blacksburg, Va., in what was Beamer's last home game as coach since he is retiring at the end of the season. The legendary Virginia Tech head football coach will roam the sidelines for the final time when his Hokies (6-6) face Tulsa (6-6) in the Camping World Independence Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 26. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Frank Beamer among 13 selections to College Football Hall of Fame

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 26, 2011, file photo, then-Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer looks over practice before the Virginia Tech-Virginia NCAA college football game at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. At right, in a May 25, 2012, file photo, former West Virginia football coach Don Nehlen leaves the funeral service for former West Virginia University head football coach Bill Stewart in Morgantown, W.Va. Former West Virginia coach Don Nehlen and ex-Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer will participating in the pregame coin flip on Sunday, Sept. 3, when No. 22 West Virginia and No. 21 Virginia Tech play their season opener in Landover, Maryland.(AP Photo/File)

Ex-coaches Nehlen, Beamer glad Va. Tech-WVU meeting again

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

New Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente watches his team's practice this week in Blacksburg, Virginia. While he runs a fast-paced offensive system, Fuente has expressed no desire to rush before making a decision on who will be his starting quarterback between fifth-year senior holdover Brenden Motley and transfer Jerod Evans. (Associated PRess Photographs)

Justin Fuente brings big offensive expectations to Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Memphis head coach Justin Fuente watches during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Justin Fuente, formerly of Memphis, hired by Virginia Tech to succeed Frank Beamer

Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer looks around the field prior to an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. It is the last home game for Tech coach Frank Beamer who has announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia hoping to spoil Frank Beamer’s finale, ruin Virginia Tech’s bowl plans

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer reacts to the crowd after defeating Georgia Tech 23-21 in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Emotions sure to run high for Frank Beamer in final home game with Hokies

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

DeAngelo Hall says Frank Beamer is “so much more than a football coach”

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech NCAA college head football coach Frank Beamer, and his wife Cheryl Beamer, react during a press conference on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg Va., Monday Nov. 2, 2015. Beamer has decided this will be his last season as Virginia Tech's coach, ending a 29-year run. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Frank Beamer insists health had nothing to do with retirement from Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer stands on the sidelines during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Virginia Tech won 26-10. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer planning to retire at end of season

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Brenden Motley (9) looks to pass the ball as he is hurried by East Carolina's Damage Bailey (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. East Carolina won 35-28. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Virginia Tech hopes to find answer for struggles once ACC play begins

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2015 file photo, Virginia Tech's head coach Frank Beamer, center, smiles with his coaches during an NCAA college football game against Furman, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Beamer is Virginia Tech football. He has been head coach at his alma mater for 29 years, taking the program from an afterthought to a national power. At 68 years old and less than a year removed from throat surgery, Beamer will not be the Hokies coach much longer. Exactly how much longer and how he will exit is unknown. (Don Petersen/Roanoke Times via AP) LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT; CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

At Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer’s looming exit strategy remains unknown

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Brenden Motley (9) tries to make the turn as Virginia safety Quin Blanding (3) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Brenden Motley will get chance to develop with Virginia Tech’s young receivers

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Brewer (12) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Michael Brewer’s injury leaves Brenden Motley in control of Virginia Tech’s offense

By Nathan Warters - The Free Lance-Star

Head Coach Frank Beamer smiles as he meets with members of the media as the Virginia Tech college football team held its annual pre-season media and fan appreciation day in Blacksburg, Va., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Virginia Tech is scheduled to play defending national champion Ohio State in the first game of the season Monday, Sept. 7. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

After three mediocre seasons, Virginia Tech facing optimism, high expectations

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer responds to questions during the ACC NCAA college football kickoff in Pinehurst, N.C., Tuesday, July 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

ACC’s annual powerhouses hoping this is the year they get back on track

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Virginia TechcCoach Frank Beamer, left, watches the first day of spring practice for the NCAA college football team, Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Heather Rousseau)

Frank Beamer delighted to be back as Virginia Tech opens spring practice

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech place kicker Joey Slye (46) and running back Kyshoen Jarrett (34) hold the trophy after they beat Cincinnati in the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech won 33-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Virginia Tech rides momentum of defensive touchdown to beat Cincinnati in the Military Bowl

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer watches prior to an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

As Frank Beamer recovers, Shane Beamer helps Virginia Tech prepare for Military Bowl

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer watches prior to an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Frank Beamer has throat surgery, should be on track for bowl game

Associated Press

Virginia Tech kicker Joey Slye (46) is congratulated by A.J. Hughes (27) following Slye's field-goal against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Virginia Tech won 17-16. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hokies upset No. 19 Duke 17-16

Associated Press