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Fun Trivia: V : Virginia Tech Hokies

Special Sub-Topic: VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era


Who was the Hokies opponent in the last game that Bill Dooley coached at Virginia Tech?

    North Carolina State. This of course was the 1986 Peach Bowl game that Tech won (25-24) by Chris Kinzer, and "The Kick".

Who was Frank Beamer's first opponent as the Hokies coach?
    Clemson. Tech lost to Clemson 22-10 in a torrential down pour on September 12, 1987. This game would set the precedent for the first six years of Beamer's tenure as the Hokies coach.

How many games did the Hokies win in Beamer's first season?
    2. Tech beat Navy and Cincinnati at home that year. By the end of the season, people were already calling for Beamer to be fired.

Who was the new atheletic director that Tech hired at the same time as Beamer was hired?
    David Braine. Allen was hired as the new basketball coach the same year, and Torgeson was named as Interim President of the University.

Who was Tech's opponent the first time the Hokies played on ESPN?
    UVa. Tech beat the Hoos 38-13 on November 24, 1990.

Under Beamer, who was the Hokies first bowl game opponent?
    Indiana. Tech won the Indepenence Bowl (45-20) in Shreveport, LA, on December 31, 1993.

Who was Tech's starting quarterback in their bowl game?
    Maurice DeShazo. Tech finished the 1993 season ranked #22 in the country.

In the 1995 Sugar Bowl, the Hokies played the Texas Longhorns. Which was the one play just prior to half time that turned the game around?
    Bryan Still returned a punt for a touchdown. Tech went on to win this game 28-10, and began to get respect in the national media.

In the 1999-2000 regular season, the Hokies were undefeated and eventually played in the national championship game. They had a scare in one game and had to kick a field goal in the closing seconds for the win. Who was the opponent?
    West Virginia. Michael Vick got the team into position, and Shayne Graham sealed the deal with just 3 seconds on the clock.

Which is Beamer's record against UVa as the coach of the Hokies?
    8 - 9. Hard to believe that he does not have a winning record against the Hoos.

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