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Fun Trivia: V : Virginia Tech Hokies

Special Sub-Topic: True Hokie Fans


Before Chris Kinzer's winning kick in the 1986 Peach Bowl, what Hokie was interfered with by an N.C. State defender to set up the winning kick?

    David Everett. Prior to the interference on Everett, a holding call had pushed the Hokies out of field goal range.

Who was the starting quarterback in Frank Beamer's first game as Virginia Tech coach?
    Erik Chapman. Chapman was a two-year starter. He was the starter the year before Bearmer's arrival as well.

During the 1986 season, the Hokies tied South Carolina. The tie resulted after a roughing the kicker penalty on the final field goal by the Gamecocks, allowing them to move 15 yards closer. USC kicker Colin Mackie made the second attempt. Who roughed him?
    Morgan Roan. Roane's nickname was Smoky.

Frank Beamer's first Blue Chip recruit was Maurice DeShazo. What high school produced Maurice DeShazo?
    Bassett. DeShazo was a top baseball player as well.

During the 1989 Virginia Tech-UVA football game, a scuffle broke out following the game. In the scuffle, Frank Beamer had a tooth knocked out from an errant blow from one of his own players. Who was the player?
    Jimmy Whitten. Whitten worked as a strength coach for Beamer for several years after his graduation.

During the 1995 Virginia-Virginia Tech game, UVA trainer Joe Gieck attempted to trip a Tech player who had intercepted a pass and was running for a touchdown. Who was the Tech player?
    Antonio Banks. Gieck was suspended from the sidelines for the Cavaliers' bowl game against Georgia for the infraction.

Who was the Virginia Tech athletic director who hired Frank Beamer?
    Dutch Baughman. Baughman only lasted five months on the job. He resigned after a disagreement with the administration over the handling of a scandal within the athletic department.

Frank Beamer played for Jerry Claiborne during the late 1960s at Virginia Tech. In 1987, Beamer faced his former coach on the field. Who was Claiborne coaching?
    Kentucky. Beamer played on two Liberty Bowl teams under Claiborne.

In 1989, the Hokies shocked undefeated West Virginia in Morgantown 12-10. All the Hokies scoring came on field goals. Who was the Tech kicker?
    Mickey Thomas. The Mountaineers were ranked No. 9 in the country and were led by Heisman candidate Major Harris.

Who was the starting quarterback at Virginia Tech the year before Michael Vick took over as the starter?
    Al Clark. Clark was sandwiched between the Druckenmiller and Vick eras. He did manage to lead the Hokies to a bowl win over Alabama in the Music City Bowl in his final game.


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