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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg VA
4 quizzes and 45 trivia questions.
1.
  History of Virginia Tech Football    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is semi-tough quiz on VT football.
Average, 10 Qns, Beamerball, Jan 21 06
Average
Beamerball
465 plays
2.
  VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz for the Hokie Nation about Frank Beamer's era in Blacksburg, through the 2003 season.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, WestCoastHokie, May 20 04
Very Difficult
WestCoastHokie
489 plays
3.
  True Hokie Fans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Only true Hokie football fans who knew that Hokie football existed before Michael Vick will get this quiz.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, vegashokie, Oct 03 05
Very Difficult
vegashokie
392 plays
4.
  Virginia Tech Football: 1999-2002    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
What do you know about Virginia Tech Football?Let's find out!
Impossible, 15 Qns, v6817255t, Dec 26 05
Impossible
v6817255t
732 plays
trivia question Quick Question
How many games did the Hokies win in Beamer's first season?

From Quiz "VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era"




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  Virginia [Geography] (10 quizzes)

  Virginia History [History] (6 quizzes)


Virginia Tech Hokies Trivia Questions
1. In the 2004-05 season, Virginia Tech lost their season opener to Southern California. What was the final score of that game?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: 24-13

The game was on ESPN and played in Landover Maryland.

2. Who was the Hokies opponent in the last game that Bill Dooley coached at Virginia Tech?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: North Carolina State

This of course was the 1986 Peach Bowl game that Tech won (25-24) by Chris Kinzer, and "The Kick".

3. Who did Virginia Tech play in their first game in the 21st Century?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: Florida State

January 4, 2000, in the Nokia Sugar Bowl, the National Championship game saw Virginia Tech lose 46-29 despite being ahead 29-28 at the end of the third quarter.

4. Who was the starting quarterback in Frank Beamer's first game as Virginia Tech coach?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Erik Chapman

Chapman was a two-year starter. He was the starter the year before Bearmer's arrival as well.

5. Who was Frank Beamer's first opponent as the Hokies coach?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: Clemson

Tech lost to Clemson 22-10 in a torrential down pour on September 12, 1987. This game would set the precedent for the first six years of Beamer's tenure as the Hokies coach.

6. What was the nickname given to the great running back tandem of Kevin Jones and Lee Suggs?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: The Untouchables

Both went to the NFL. Suggs went to the Browns and Jones went to the Lions.

7. How many games did the Hokies win in Beamer's first season?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: 2

Tech beat Navy and Cincinnati at home that year. By the end of the season, people were already calling for Beamer to be fired.

8. Michael Vick was a Heisman Trophy candidate in his freshman season. How many first place votes did he receive?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: 25

Ron Dayne won it with 586. The second place finisher Joe Hamilton, received 96 first place votes.

9. Frank Beamer's first Blue Chip recruit was Maurice DeShazo. What high school produced Maurice DeShazo?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Bassett

DeShazo was a top baseball player as well.

10. Who was the new athletic director that Tech hired at the same time as Beamer was hired?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: David Braine

Allen was hired as the new basketball coach the same year, and Torgeson was named as Interim President of the University.

11. Who was their head football coach before Frank Beamer?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: Bill Dooley

He coached Tech to its first bowl win.

12. During the 1989 Virginia Tech-UVA football game, a scuffle broke out following the game. In the scuffle, Frank Beamer had a tooth knocked out from an errant blow from one of his own players. Who was the player?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Jimmy Whitten

Whitten worked as a strength coach for Beamer for several years after his graduation.

13. Who was Tech's opponent the first time the Hokies played on ESPN?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: UVa

Tech beat the Hoos 38-13 on November 24, 1990.

14. Who is Virginia Tech's main rival?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: Virginia

The winner gets the Commonwealth Cup.

15. During the 1995 Virginia-Virginia Tech game, UVA trainer Joe Gieck attempted to trip a Tech player who had intercepted a pass and was running for a touchdown. Who was the Tech player?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Antonio Banks

Gieck was suspended from the sidelines for the Cavaliers' bowl game against Georgia for the infraction.

16. Under Beamer, who was the Hokies first bowl game opponent?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: Indiana

Tech won the Indepenence Bowl (45-20) in Shreveport, LA, on December 31, 1993.

17. In 2003 and 2004 there were two Virginia Tech players who also played on the basketball team. Who were they?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: Bryan Randall and Jeff King

Randall played point guard and King played power forward.

18. Who was the Virginia Tech athletic director who hired Frank Beamer?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Dutch Baughman

Baughman only lasted five months on the job. He resigned after a disagreement with the administration over the handling of a scandal within the athletic department.

19. Who was Tech's starting quarterback in their bowl game?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: Maurice DeShazo

Tech finished the 1993 season ranked #22 in the country.

20. What was the final score of the 1999 Boston College - Virginia Tech game that sent Tech to the National Championship?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: 38-14

A season to Remember.

21. Frank Beamer played for Jerry Claiborne during the late 1960s at Virginia Tech. In 1987, Beamer faced his former coach on the field. Who was Claiborne coaching?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Kentucky

Beamer played on two Liberty Bowl teams under Claiborne.

22. In the 1995 Sugar Bowl, the Hokies played the Texas Longhorns. Which was the one play just prior to half time that turned the game around?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: Bryan Still returned a punt for a touchdown

Tech went on to win this game 28-10, and began to get respect in the national media.

23. When did Virgina Tech play their first nationally televised game?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: 1966

They lost to Miami (Fla.) 7-6 on ABC.

24. In 1989, the Hokies shocked undefeated West Virginia in Morgantown 12-10. All the Hokies scoring came on field goals. Who was the Tech kicker?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Mickey Thomas

The Mountaineers were ranked No. 9 in the country and were led by Heisman candidate Major Harris.

25. In the 1999-2000 regular season, the Hokies were undefeated and eventually played in the national championship game. They had a scare in one game and had to kick a field goal in the closing seconds for the win. Who was the opponent?

From Quiz VA Tech Football - The Beamer Era

Answer: West Virginia

Michael Vick got the team into position, and Shayne Graham sealed the deal with just 3 seconds on the clock.

26. Who did Virginia Tech play in their first Big East (not ACC) football game?

From Quiz History of Virginia Tech Football

Answer: Temple

September 19, 1992, Virginia Tech Beat Temple 26-7.

27. Who was the starting quarterback at Virginia Tech the year before Michael Vick took over as the starter?

From Quiz True Hokie Fans

Answer: Al Clark

Clark was sandwiched between the Druckenmiller and Vick eras. He did manage to lead the Hokies to a bowl win over Alabama in the Music City Bowl in his final game.

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