Former Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer speaks at a ceremony unveiling a statue of himself honoring his induction into the college football hall of fame. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Former Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer watches with his family as a statue of himself is unveiled to the public for the first time. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Frank Beamer wipes away tears after the statue is revealed to the public. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
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Frank and Cheryl Beamer pose next to a statue of Frank located at the Southeast entrance to Lane Stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Highty Tighties perform for a gathering crowd before the football team arrives at Lane Stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Fans pose next to the newly unveiled Frank Beamer statue outside Lane Stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Marching Virginians arrive at Lane Stadium underneath a sunset after a fast moving rain storm. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The view from the top of Lane Stadium looking over Lot 1 and the residential side of campus at sunset. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies warm up on the field as the North Stands quickly fill up well before kickoff. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Injured QB Josh Jackson (orange) pumps up the team at the end of their warmups. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets march onto the field during pre-game ceremonies. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
DB Bryce Watts runs onto the field during Enter Sandman minutes before kickoff. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Freshmen members of the Corps of Cadets cheer right after the Hokies take the field to Enter Sandman. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Notre Dame QB Ian Book looks over his line before the ball is snapped. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
DE TyJuan Garbutt celebrates with an assistant coach after the Hokies recover the ball on downs after a botched Notre Dame punt. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
WR Damon Hazelton runs with the football after a catch in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Ryan Willis runs with the ball towards the sideline as Notre Dame's Julian Okwara gives chase. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
WR Damon Hazelton hauls in a touchdown pass at the end of the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Cadets in the South endzone yell on a defensive third down for the Hokies. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Notre Dame RB Dexter Williams finds an open hole for a 97 yard touchdown run in the third quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin runs after the catch for a touchdown as Hokies DB Caleb Farley attempts to give chase. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin hauls in a catch as Hokies DB Chamarri Conner attempts to tackle him. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Ryan Willis speaks on the phone with the coordinator's booth in the fourth quarter as the Hokies fall behind to Notre Dame. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente shakes hands with Notre Dame head coach Bryan Kelly after the final whistle. The Hokies lost to Notre Dame 45-23. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
