Senior RB J.C. Coleman (4) escorts his head coach alongside the rest of his team back to the locker room. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Hokies hoist head coach Frank Beamer onto their shoulders to carry him off the field for the last time in his career. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Frank Beamer stands at the podium in the press center after the game for post-game interviews. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)