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FRANK BEAMER
I NTRODUCTORY
NEWS CONFERENCE
Virginia Tech fans are still beaming about their New Peach Bowl victory
over N.C. State. But if such postseason success is to continue, it will be
up to Frank Beamer.
Two days before Christmas, Beamer, 40, was named Tech’s successor
to head football coach Bill Dooley. And from the look of his credentials, it
could be a prized gift for the Hokies.
—Chris Colston, Hokie Huddler,
Jan. 6, 1987 issue
FRANK BEAMER ’ S
FIRST PRACTICE
“The players have treated me fairly. I’m a big person on trust, and I think
you build relationships over time and not just on a few practices. I hope
our relationship will grow tighter and tighter as time goes on.”
—Frank Beamer, Hokie Huddler,
April 21, 1987 issue
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
1993 INDEPENDENCE
BOWL INVITATION
The Hokies thrashed the Orangemen 45-24
before a season-high crowd of 44,722 at Lane
Stadium. The win also gave Frank Beamer his
most wins–seven–as head coach at his alma
mater.
More importantly, Independence Bowl
Chairman Mike McCarthy extended the
Hokies an invitation to play in Shreveport on
Dec. 31. The team accepted in a meeting
held at 4:30 p.m.
—Chris Colston, Hokie Huddler,
Nov. 15, 1993 issue