Overview

• Frank Beamer attended Virginia Tech’s opener against South Carolina in Atlanta wearing South Carolina black to support his son, Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer.
• He received a loud ovation when introduced before the game and delivered a pregame prayer that acknowledged both fan bases.
• Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry had said ahead of the matchup that Beamer would choose family first.
• Pry recounted that Beamer told him he wanted both teams to play really well, underscoring a sportsmanship-first message.
• Beamer’s visible support drew added attention because of his Virginia Tech legacy, which includes 29 seasons, 238 wins, 23 straight bowls and a 1999 title game appearance, and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.