I'm confident the Hokie Nation will rally around them and do the same. "Moving forward, first and foremost, we will focus our efforts on supporting Coach, his staff, and most importantly our students who play football, in order to finish this season on a high note. What an amazing run it was over the past 29 years! He will be missed on the sideline, but he and Cheryl will always be part of the Virginia Tech family. "He coached the game the right way and no one coached it better, no one. Like the hundreds of players and the thousands of lives he has touched and impacted in such a positive and profound manner over his life and career, he has positively impacted mine as well and I am a better athletic director for it. "It's been an unbelievable honor and privilege for me to work with the winningest active coach in college football for the past two years. His contributions to Virginia Tech and the game of football - both on and off of the field – are unquestionable and beyond measure. He's a future Hall-of-Famer, an educator and a role model. "Coach will always remain one of the most beloved figures in college football history. "Coach Beamer contacted me earlier today with his decision to retire following this season," Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock stated. 6, 2015 the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors officially renamed Spring Road in front of Lane Stadium as "Beamer Way." 25 jersey was retired by the school in 2002. A former defensive back for Virginia Tech, Beamer's No. He has guided the Hokies to 22 consecutive bowl games, the longest active streak recognized by the NCAA. After taking over as the Hokies' head coach in 1987, he built the football program at his alma mater into a national power. But perhaps two of his most notable accomplishments are the fact that 100 percent of his senior football student-athletes have graduated dating back to 2012 and that 25 different sets of brothers have played for him at Virginia Tech.Ī 1969 graduate of Virginia Tech, Beamer was a three-year starting cornerback for the Hokies and was a member of the school's 19 Liberty Bowl squads. His 277 career wins are the most of any active FBS coach and are sixth all-time in the FBS. "I will speak about my retirement at my regular press conference tomorrow, and after that, my sole and absolute focus will return to coaching these players as best as I can and encouraging our coaches and staff who I care for so deeply."īeamer owns a 277-143-4 (.656) career head coaching record in 35 seasons, including a 235-120-2 (.661) mark during his 29 years at Virginia Tech. I am so honored and humbled to have served as your head coach. It's an emotional day for me and my family. I will be forever grateful to everyone who made these past three decades the best years of my life. I know Hokie Nation will continue to give our players and our coaches their full support in these last three games, and hopefully through a bowl game. "I was going to wait until the end of the season to make this announcement, but I've always believed in being open and honest with my players and coaches. Timothy Sands and Whit Babcock of my decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2015 season. "Because of my love and passion for this great university, this program and our tremendous fans, I have decided after 29 years that it's time. "I have always said that ‘I want what is best for Virginia Tech,'" Beamer said. Beamer informed Virginia Tech officials, his players and coaches today. Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer announced Sunday his intention to retire upon the conclusion of the 2015 season. Here's the official release from Virginia Tech:įrank Beamer announces his retirement at conclusion of 2015 season Iconic Virginia Tech coach owns 277 career victories, including 235 with Hokies He also took the Hokies to 22 straight bowl games.Īnd of his most notable accomplishments, a win at the 1995 Sugar Bowl against Texas, a 1999 appearance in the BCS Championship with Michael Vick at QB, although they fell short to Florida state, and finally taking home a win at the 2009 Orange Bowl after taking down Cincinnati 20-7. He had 253 wins, only 120 losses and 2 ties. While they're proud of their coach, they hoped he'd have many more winning seasons ahead of him.īeamer's career spanned nearly 30 years after his 1969 retirement from the school. A First Class person, a Hall of Fame career.- Marty Smith November 1, 2015įans in Blacksburg were shocked by the announcement, but glad their coach decided to retire at a time when the team could conduct a full search for a replacement.Īnd fans at Beamer's 25 in Roanoke had mixed feelings about the announcement. Frank Beamer made my hometown area a national brand.
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