Guide Note
The Virginia Tech Hokies is a college football team that plays in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The program has grown into one of the premier programs in the country over the last 20 years, under the direction of head coach Frank Beamer. Beamer is the currently the third in all-time victories among active coaches, trailing only Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno. Under Beamer's leadership, the Hokies have appeared in 15 consecutive bowl games, and 16 in the last 20 years. They've also won five conference championships during that time, including three in the Big East Conference, and two of the last four ACC Championships. The Hokies played in the 2000 BCS Championship Game at the Sugar Bowl, losing to current conference rival Florida State.
Fast Facts
- Head coach: Frank Beamer
- Inaugural season: 1892
- Joined league: 2004
- National titles: None
- Home: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg
- Capacity: 65,115
- All-time: 637-417-46
- Colors: Maroon and orange
- Fight song: "Tech Triumph"
- Bitter rival: Virginia
- 2007 W-L: 11-2, ACC Champions
Hokie Nation:
Two Hokie players have selected first overall in the NFL Draft, Bruce Smith was selected by Buffalo first in 1985 and Michael Vick was selected first by Atlanta in 2001. Other legendary Virginia Tech players include Corey Moore, Carroll Dale, Antonio Freeman, DeAngelo Hall, Kevin Jones and Don Strock.
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