Article: Virginia Tech Gets With the Program; Beamer Has His Foundation, Aims for First Big East Title, Possible Bowl Alliance Berth

Three years ago, Virginia Tech fans were calling for Coach Frank Beamer's head. Three consecutive bowl berths later, they all want to shake his hand.

After a 2-8-1 showing in 1992 -- when the Hokies lost seven games after leading in the fourth quarter -- Virginia Tech has put together three straight winning seasons, and is beginning to establish itself as a perennial top 25 team. The Hokies moved back into the Associated Press poll this week at No. 21 after their 31-7 win last weekend against Syracuse. A victory against Temple on Saturday at RFK Stadium would clinch at least a tie for Virginia Tech's first Big East championship.

"Frank has established a program that was built from the ground ...

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