Something big in the mix

[hunzworth]

Clemson has Troy, Wofford, Auburn and Florida State, all at home before they play us.
Miami is at Maryland on Labor Day Night, open, then Ohio State, Kansas State and Bethune-Cookman before they play us.

well you gotta love what clemson's pre VT schedule and lets hope Bethune-cookman has some all americans that no one knows about. HAHA. I worry most about that UNC after ga tech, someone had the stat on disney of how bad teams are the weak after GT i cant remember the exact stat but it was very bad. i guess all the chop blocks and triple option wear on ya + you have to get de-programed

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Ok.

As many of you know, I started at usce and still have buddies down there. One of them is a huge gamecock booster and insider. According to him, decontrolling bolloman just tweeted that a coach was leaving. Holloman is a DB and his tweets are protected and private but take this for what it Just worth. Also with the clowney signing I don't expect this to break until later. No one is going to try and take this kids spotlight.

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Also if anyone has twitter and can check that tweet you rock!

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Confirmed on rivals. I am on phone so can't cut and paste but something about "best coach/recruiter ever".

 

[757Hokie83]

per kyle tucker:

# So @VT_Football tweets "big day" and "check back" and the over-excited crowd thinks it might be an announcement of Shane Beamer to VT ...
about 2 hours ago via web

# I can assure you, #Hokies folks, that the "big" announcement coming for VT football is the 2 p.m. release of the 2011 football schedule.
about 2 hours ago via web

 

[hunzworth]

FWIW: ive been digging around, checking MB's, twitter, google, making calls, etc, i dont know about you guys but i cant find anything concrete to nail to this "big announcement" anywhere. On the other hand there sure is a lot of 'buzz' out there.

 

[hunzworth]

damn just got a text message about the tweet. sounds pretty solid!!!

im so nervous im 1/2 sick is that normal??

 

[757Hokie83]

i cant get to the article, but here it says

"Gamecock Central has learned recruiting coordinator and special teams coach Shane Beamer is leaving to take a job on the Virginia Tech coaching staff.

The Hokies are coached, of course, by Beamer's father, Frank.

Beamer joined the USC staff in February of 2007 following a three-year stint at Mississippi State. Beamer coached outside linebackers and served as co-special teams coordinator during his initial season with the Gamecocks.

He was named recruiting coordinator following the 2008 season when David Reaves left to join his brother-in-law Lane Kiffin at Tennessee. "

South Carolina Football: GamecockCentral.com

 

[757Hokie83]

shane beamer to virginia tech - Google Search

 

[hunzworth]

go to southcarolina rivals page

 

[757Hokie83]

go to southcarolina rivals page

linked 3 posts up

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Awesome!!!!! Just awesome!!!!!!

Also, apparently kj has been on as a GA since January.

 

[hunzworth]

linked 3 posts up

sorry couldnt read it for the tears in my eyes

 

[hunzworth]

Awesome!!!!! Just awesome!!!!!!

Also, apparently kj has been on as a GA since January.

I know he cant recruit etc but name recognition alone + the fact that he has been there and done that RECENTLY should be a big help getting a top tier RB this year.

 

[757Hokie83]

sorry couldnt read it for the tears in my eyes

hahah no prob....a change in coaching staff. it is a momentous day

 

[vtpoop]

Alright, guys, help me now with the confusion. Does this mean Hite is retiring? And what position is Shane going to coach? 46, are you saying KJ is going to join the staff, as well? I am confused and elated at the same time. LOL

 

[hunzworth]

Been hearing that billy has some eye problems, i would assume Shane will be rb's coach. KJ will be a graduate assistant next year. 46 prob knows more but thats my opinion.

 

[hunzworth]

Now if we could just get rid of newsome.

I'd expect that billy will remain with the team in some kind of administrative postion. <-- just spec but that been the way this thing was mapped out when the rumors started floating.

I honestly cant quit smiling???

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

I think he steps in for Hire and kj helps him with the RB coaching. Ok. I'm out for a bit, have a great day Hokies

 

[757Hokie83]

Shane Beamer named to Hokies' football staff

Shane Beamer named to Hokies' football staff
Billy Hite elevated to new administrative position within the program
February 14, 2011

BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer announced Monday that longtime assistant Billy Hite has been elevated to a new administrative position as assistant to the head coach and senior advisor, and that Shane Beamer will join the Tech coaching staff and assume Hite’s on-field duties as running backs coach.

“Over the years, I’ve had great confidence in Billy’s judgment and advice,” Beamer said. “I appreciate the fact that I will continue to be able to rely on him in this regard. He will continue to be a valuable part of our football program and will be a real asset working with our alumni and former players in different ways.”

Hite, who has served as the Hokies’ running backs coach for the past 33 seasons, joined the Tech staff under former coach Bill Dooley in 1978. He remained on the staff when Beamer took over in 1987 and was named to the position as assistant head coach by Beamer the following year. He was promoted to the position of associate head coach in December 2000.

Hite has been on the sidelines for more Virginia Tech football games than any other coach and has helped produce nine of the Hokies’ top 11 career rushing leaders. The Hokies have averaged nearly 200 yards per game (195.0) over a 398-game span under Hite and developed 26 running backs who have gone on to sign with NFL teams, a number that is expected to grow with this spring’s draft.

“I would like to thank Coach Beamer and the athletic and university administrators for 33 great years as a coach at Virginia Tech,” Hite said. “I also want to thank all the people who are giving me the opportunity for this new challenge. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Shane Beamer comes to Virginia Tech after spending four seasons on the University of South Carolina’s coaching staff, coaching the Spurs and strong safeties for two seasons after coaching the outside linebackers in 2007 and the cornerbacks in 2008. He also served as the special teams coordinator and recruiting coordinator for the Gamecocks’ program.

“I think we are fortunate to get Shane to come back to Virginia Tech,” coach Frank Beamer said. “He has had the opportunity to develop a good background, having coached at Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi State and South Carolina.”

Shane Beamer’s first class as the recruiting coordinator (2009) for the Gamecocks was ranked as the nation’s 12th-best class by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. South Carolina’s 2010 class included running back Marcus Lattimore, the No. 10 player in the country according to Rivals.com, and the 2011 class was highlighted by Jadeveon Clowney, the consensus No. 1 player in the nation.

“I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to return to Virginia Tech,” the younger Beamer said. “I’ve been gone 11 years and during that time I’ve been around a number of great coaches and great programs and had the opportunity to learn a lot. Now, I look forward to returning to Blacksburg and helping Virginia Tech continue to win championships.

“I’m also excited to have the opportunity to be around Coach Hite. I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for him and I welcome the chance to learn from him.”

Prior to his stint at South Carolina, Beamer spent the previous three seasons at Mississippi State University, where he coached the defensive backs his first two seasons and the running backs in his final year, and was the recruiting coordinator all three seasons. Beamer went to MSU from the University of Tennessee, where he spent three seasons as a graduate assistant helping with the defensive backs; coaching the place-kickers, punters and long snappers; and assisting in all special teams areas. Beamer worked one season (2000) as a graduate assistant at Georgia Tech, helping with the Yellow Jacket quarterbacks and wide receivers.

Beamer earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in 1999 and was the Hokies’ starting long snapper for three seasons. He also contributed as a wide receiver. He played on four bowl teams and three Big East Conference championship squads. He concluded his college playing career by helping the 1999 Hokies to a No. 2 final regular-season ranking and a berth in the national championship game played against Florida State in the Sugar Bowl.