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Quiz about VA Tech Football The Beamer Era

VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era Quiz

A quiz for the Hokie Nation about Frank Beamer's era in Blacksburg, through the 2003 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by WestCoastHokie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
WestCoastHokie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,268

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
480

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Question 1 of 10

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

UVa

North Carolina State

North Carolina

Maryland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Frank Beamer's first opponent as the Hokies coach? Hint

Clemson

North Carolina State

UVA

James Madison

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many games did the Hokies win in Beamer's first season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the new athletic director that Tech hired at the same time as Beamer was hired? Hint

Frankie Allen

Paul Torgeson

Jim Weaver

David Braine

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Tech's opponent the first time the Hokies played on ESPN? Hint

Southern Mississippi

Miami

Florida State

UVa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Under Beamer, who was the Hokies first bowl game opponent? Hint

Florida State

Illinois

Indiana

Tennessee

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Tech's starting quarterback in their bowl game? Hint

Al Clark

Jim Drunkenmiller

Will Furrer

Maurice DeShazo

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Question 8 of 10

8. 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? Hint

Jim Druckenmiller hit a touchdown pass to Antonio Freeman

Shayne Graham hit a 51 yard field goal

Tyrone Drakeford intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown

Bryan Still returned a punt for a touchdown

9. 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? Hint

West Virginia

Miami

UVa

Boston College

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is Beamer's record against UVa as the coach of the Hokies? Hint

9-7-1

8 - 9

10-7

7-10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: North Carolina State

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

2. Who was Frank Beamer's first opponent as the Hokies coach?

Answer: 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.

3. How many games did the Hokies win in Beamer's first season?

Answer: 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.

4. Who was the new athletic director that Tech hired at the same time as Beamer was hired?

Answer: David Braine

Allen was hired as the new basketball coach the same year, and Torgeson was named as Interim President of the University.

5. Who was Tech's opponent the first time the Hokies played on ESPN?

Answer: UVa

Tech beat the Hoos 38-13 on November 24, 1990.

6. Under Beamer, who was the Hokies first bowl game opponent?

Answer: Indiana

Tech won the Indepenence Bowl (45-20) in Shreveport, LA, on December 31, 1993.

7. Who was Tech's starting quarterback in their bowl game?

Answer: Maurice DeShazo

Tech finished the 1993 season ranked #22 in the country.

8. 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?

Answer: 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.

Answer: West Virginia

Michael Vick got the team into position, and Shayne Graham sealed the deal with just 3 seconds on the clock.

10. Which is Beamer's record against UVa as the coach of the Hokies?

Answer: 8 - 9

Hard to believe that he does not have a winning record against the Hoos.

Source: Author WestCoastHokie

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