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)

Cheryl Beamer (right), Frank Beamer's wife, and their daughter Casey (left), sit with the media during the post-game interviews to listen to Frank speak. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)