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. Timothy Sands and Whit Babcock of my decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2015 season.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. "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. Official release from Virginia Tech athletics: If Beamer does indeed make his retirement announcement official, could the Hokies send him out with a 23rd straight trip to a bowl game? To do so they'd need to win at least two of their final three games.įull length Frank Beamer Profile () Tech enters a bye week and finishes the season with games at Georgia Tech, home against North Carolina, and on the road at rival Virginia. This season Virginia Tech is 4-5 after beating Boston College Saturday. "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."Īfter eight straight seasons of 10 or more wins, the Hokies have gone 7-6, 8-5, and 7-6 in the past three years. 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. "I have been fortunate to have a lot of good players here that want to be successful and work hard to be successful," Beamer said.Ĭlick HERE for a complete transcript of Beamer's news conference.īeamer, who recently turned 69 years old, will retire after this season, his 29th in Blacksburg. I want everybody to be in the same direction. Anytime you are out there in the public life, there is going to be differences. There has been some difference of opinion. With his wife by his side, Beamer said, "I think I've always said I'll know when it's time. Blacksburg, VA - In a news conference Monday afternoon, long-time Virginia Tech Football Coach Frank Beamer officially announced his resignation.
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