Virginia Tech's Ten Greatest Victories In The "Beamerball" Era

Since current head coach Frank Beamer took over at Virginia Tech two decades ago, the team has had their share of historic victories.  In the last ten years Beamer has elevated the Hokies national presence into the mainstream and the team has become a staple within the top twenty-five.

In this article we will examine some of Tech’s biggest wins under thier legendary head coach, affectionately known to Hokies fan as the “Beamerball” era.

10.  1998 vs. Alabama – Music City Bowl:

The Hokiescame into the inaugural Music City bowl as five point favorites over the 7-4 Crimson Tide.  However, the game itself was never really that close.  Quarterback Al Clark scored the games first touchdown with a 43 yard scamper on the opening possession.  Three interceptions, two blocked kicks, and a fumble later, the Hokies found themselves on the right end of a 38-7 blow out.

Even though Alabama was a year removed from a losing season, the Hokies still came up big by defeating a prestigious program on national television.  The win helped propel Tech to a 1999 top ten preseason ranking and a magical season to follow.

9.  1995 vs Virginia:

In one of the greatest games in the history of these two schools, the Hokies were able to upset the higher ranked Cavaliers in Charlottesville.  The win catapulted the Hokies into the Sugar Bowl and their highest ranking ever in the top 25 coaches poll.

The game was a constant back-and-forth effort from both teams that lasted until the fourth quarter when the Hokies finally broke through and scored a go ahead touchdown to put the Hokies up 30-29.

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