Frank Beamer is hyped up about the future of VT football

By: HokieBlitz on August 18, 2014, 11:03 AM | 40 comments

Despite winning just 15 games the last two seasons, having to replace Logan Thomas, improving a running game that ranked in the bottom of the ACC, coach Frank Beamer is hyped up about the future of the team. Entering his 28th season as the head coach of Virginia Tech, Beamer has certainly earned the benefit of the doubt. His excitement is reason enough to bring optimism to a football team trying to get back to elite level.

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HokieAlum6144's picture HokieAlum6144
| 11 years 10 months #

Go Frank, Go Tech, Go Hokies!

hokie4runner's picture hokie4runner | 11 years 10 months #

My favorite quote

"We're knocking at the door," Beamer said. "You have to knock the door on down. You have to take that next step."

coach mcguirk's picture coach mcguirk | 11 years 10 months #

Here's my favorite quote from a Radford fan to a UVA fan in the comments section:
"Go buy a suit and watch UCLA take you to the woodshed week 1."

A picture is worth a thousand words. A gif is worth a million.

HokiesFTW123's picture HokiesFTW123 | 11 years 10 months # ^

The guy got freaking destroyed and then of course resorts to other sports in his next comment. Typical Hoo.

In Sam Rogers we trust.

papilgee4evaeva's picture papilgee4evaeva | 11 years 10 months # ^

I've said it before, I'll say it again.

You'd figure a Hoo would know the proper way to take an L...

No, I *don't* want to go to the SEC. Why do you ask?

We don't love dem Hoos.

ohherro's picture ohherro
🥁STICK IT IN🥁
| 11 years 10 months # ^

Radford Football > UVA Football

Alum07's picture Alum07
🦃 LEG KING 🦃
| 11 years 10 months #

The offensive line was a problem, and it may still be one. But Beamer takes the blame for that, and he said the approach to recruiting has changed for the better.

"We got into zone blocking and these big old guys, and it kind of works against you in pass protection and even blocking," he said. "A guy has to have feet and be nifty and be able to redirect. You have to be able to move yourself."

So now Virginia Tech aims for lighter, more agile linemen, hoping to add the weight after they arrive on campus. Agility, explosiveness, athleticism -- these are Beamer's buzzwords these days, and he believes he's got plenty of it on both sides of the ball.

Well thats a quote that should have french peeing himself with joy

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

4VPISU's picture 4VPISU | 11 years 10 months # ^

Very similar to how we've gone after some of the defensive line players too based on speed, athletic ability, agility.

french60wasp's picture french60wasp
| 11 years 10 months # ^

Five star get after it 100 percent Juice Key-Playing. MAN

hokiejoe11's picture hokiejoe11 | 11 years 10 months # ^

Killing me with these Heavyweights gifs. Might have to spring the $3 on Amazon since I don't know where my VHS copy is.

wisec4g's picture wisec4g | 11 years 10 months #

For once, these comments on an ESPN piece are worth reading.

VT '10--US Citizen; (804) Virginian By Birth; (979) Texan By the Grace of God.

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fernleyhokie's picture fernleyhokie
🌏MAN OF MYSTERY🕵
| 11 years 10 months #

anybody else finding it odd how much ESPN has been speaking to Beamer and the Hokies?

bar1990's picture bar1990
ATLIEN
| 11 years 10 months # ^

I think since Whit has been around VT has really increased their availability to the media. I don't remember ever seeing so many player/coach interviews in the off season. VT is a large enough brand name that, if put out there, major media outlets (ie, ESPN) will take note.

Also, we have a prime time matchup with OSU in a few weeks. ESPN surely wants to hype that game if possible.

Finally, I think Frank Beamer has the potential to be a major story in within the next 5 years. Will he go out on top? Will he get forced out a la Bowden? Can he bring the team back or is he past his prime? Maybe ESPN is positioning themselves for that...

EDIT: also, due to Clemson and FSU's postseason success last year, the ACC, and in turn ACC teams are far more intriguing this year than they have been in some time.

4VPISU's picture 4VPISU | 11 years 10 months # ^

Nothing would make me happier than to hear Herbstreit calling the game as he watches his former team get pounded by VT.

Leonard's picture Leonard | 11 years 10 months # ^

You and me both, bro. I watched Herbstreit call the '06 BC game, the '09 Bama game, and the '10 Boise game. You could almost use the word "gloating" when describing his attitude once those games were sure to be Hokie losses.

The Hokies stomping the Buckeyes at the Horseshoe with him in the booth would be priceless. But it probably won't happen. Looks like the game is on ESPN in prime time, which means Brad Nessler and Todd Blackledge will be calling the game.

Leonard. Duh.

swvadon's picture swvadon | 11 years 10 months # ^

Seems like the broadcast team will be Blackledge & Nessler. I thought I saw that on a release that was mentioned on here a week or two ago.

bluehokie2006's picture bluehokie2006 | 11 years 10 months # ^

But it's the game that would have been on ABC if not for the race.

I'm just waiting for a game where Herby calls in Lane.

4VPISU's picture 4VPISU | 11 years 10 months # ^

Ahh - true - he'll be calling the ABC game. But we should get plenty of mentions during gameday and then again on College Football Final. There's still a chance to hear Herbie get choked up talking about the thrashing we gave OSU

VTGuitarMan's picture VTGuitarMan
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| 11 years 10 months # ^

He'll be choking on a list of excuses, if that much. I'll never forget the ridiculous diatribe he went on when we were selected for the 2012 Sugar Bowl.

"Exit light..."

Blue Collar Hokie's picture Blue Collar Hokie | 11 years 10 months # ^

I lost a bit of respect for him that night. He just got done talking about how Michigan deserved their bid because of their fanbase. Then he goes on the rant about how it's so unjust that we got our bid just because of our fanbase. I thought he was gonna tear up for a minute there.

"That kid you're talking to right there, I think he played his nuts off! And you can quote me on that shit!" -Bud Foster

HokieBlitz's picture HokieBlitz | 11 years 10 months # ^

Maybe the ESPN analysts are also excited to watch the new-look Hokies.

Allen Ox

Mooreheads Axe's picture Mooreheads Axe | 11 years 10 months #

I believe in Beamer and Co. We have been taken lightly in all sides of the game. Beamers commitment to play freshmen, even if it's on special teams shows a thing or two about their mentality. I wanna score on defense on offense and mostly on special teams. We are the rightful owners of the conference and we will once again take over it, let's skipper roar!

Danny Coale caught the ball's picture Danny Coale caught the ball | 11 years 10 months #

This is getting me too hyped for the future. We are on the right path

"These people are losing their minds" - Mike Patrick

avtfan's picture avtfan
ZIMA SUCKS
| 11 years 10 months #

good read, nice to see that he knew recruting had to pick up, expecially in the o-line department.

Bleeding burnt orange and chicago maroon

RealDiehl's picture RealDiehl | 11 years 10 months #

These quality ESPN posts got Heather Dinich like

I just sit on my couch and b*tch. - HokieChemE2016

arnie3959's picture arnie3959 | 11 years 10 months # ^

HAHAHAHA THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Twalex's picture Twalex | 11 years 10 months #

The new starting QB will be about the same height as Drew brees. Bucky Hodges the same height as Jimmy Graham. If the Hokies come close to looking like the Saints, the team will reach elite level for sure.

wisec4g's picture wisec4g | 11 years 10 months #

Beamer said Facyson practiced full-speed today, per Tech Talk Live.

VT '10--US Citizen; (804) Virginian By Birth; (979) Texan By the Grace of God.

Rick Monday... You Made a Great Play...

I also root for: The Keydets, Army, TexAggies, NY Giants, NY Rangers, ATL Braves, and SA Brahmas

HokieBlitz's picture HokieBlitz | 11 years 10 months # ^

Hokies' secondary is another reason for Beamer to be hyped up.

Allen Ox

weavez22's picture weavez22 | 11 years 10 months #

Coach Beamer said tonight on TTL that he woke up last night at 2AM and had the thought that all 3 TE's should be playing on Pride and Joy. He talked to Stiney about it this morning, and it seems like a done deal.

Good luck to all the opposing punters with Bucky coming after them.

"We were at the pinnacle, and we did it for years," Foster says. He pauses, nods, takes a deep breath. "And I did it with the best guy in the business."

Rocco's picture Rocco
| 11 years 10 months # ^

Doesn't Bucky block out the sun at this point?

vtdirk12's picture vtdirk12
| 11 years 10 months # ^

So they will cower in the shade.

TechHokie13's picture TechHokie13 | 11 years 10 months # ^

Glad I'm not the only one waking up in the middle of the night thinking about football.

wisec4g's picture wisec4g | 11 years 10 months #

On another note:
Logan Thomas is definitely looking to be the better passer right now than Manziel.

VT '10--US Citizen; (804) Virginian By Birth; (979) Texan By the Grace of God.

Rick Monday... You Made a Great Play...

I also root for: The Keydets, Army, TexAggies, NY Giants, NY Rangers, ATL Braves, and SA Brahmas

Egbert's picture Egbert
BEER
| 11 years 10 months # ^

Johnny football looked like crap in that game last night.
He was not reading defenses and blitzes and tossed a couple that should have been pick 6.

This is going to be great for the ACC.

vtphoenix's picture vtphoenix | 11 years 10 months # ^

And then flipped the bird to Redskins telling him he sucked. Can't take criticism.

JustaFan's picture JustaFan | 11 years 10 months # ^

Yeah, luckily taking criticism will not be an issue with Logan. He has taken everything thrown at him and still holds his head up high. I wish him nothing but the best.

6-5, 10-1-1, 2-9, 3-8, 6-4-1, 6-5, 5-6, 2-8-1, 9-3, 8-4, 10-2, 10-2, 7-5, 9-3, 11-1, 11-1, 8-4, 10-4, 8-5, 10-3, 11-2, 10-3, 11-3, 10-4, 10-3, 11-3, 11-3, 7-6, 8-5, 7-6, 7-6, 10-4, 9-4, 6-7, 8-5..........

TechHokie13's picture TechHokie13 | 11 years 10 months # ^

Definitely a nice silver lining for Thomas' situation. Johnny Football went his whole career being absolutely beloved by his fans (with a few exceptions for people who actually cared about character and other such silliness) and never had to deal with people being upset or overly critical of his play. Thomas, on the other hand, had every single aspect of his game thing analyzed under a microscope and every mistake had the world's biggest spotlight shown on it. Yet time and time again, LT3 showed he was mentally tough enough and had the right attitude and mindset to handle it. Props to Logan for checking his ego and not being a total d-bag of a representative for VT.

Leonard's picture Leonard | 11 years 10 months # ^

That flipping the bird thing...Wow. What a child.

Leonard. Duh.

TexasHokie1948's picture TexasHokie1948 | 11 years 10 months #

I am more excited than I have been in several years about this VT Offense, and the Defense looks to be spectacular. If they stay healthy I think Tech will surprise a lot of people. GO HOKIES!!!

Texashokie