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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2015 file photo, Virginia Tech's head coach Frank Beamer, center, smiles with his coaches during an NCAA college football game against Furman, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Beamer is Virginia Tech football. He has been head coach at his alma mater for 29 years, taking the program from an afterthought to a national power. At 68 years old and less than a year removed from throat surgery, Beamer will not be the Hokies coach much longer. Exactly how much longer and how he will exit is unknown. (Don Petersen/Roanoke Times via AP) LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT; CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

At Virginia Tech, Frank Beamer’s looming exit strategy remains unknown

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Erikk Banks (5) tries to stay in bounds and score but falls short during the second half an NCAA college football game against Furman's Nick Miller, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 42-3. (Don Petersen/Roanoke Times via AP) LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT; CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Virginia Tech romps to victory over Furman in Brenden Motley’s first start

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FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2014, file photo, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Urban Meyer will either start the Big Ten player of the year (J.T. Barrett) or the guy who led the Buckeyes to the national title (Cardale Jones) against Virginia Tech on Monday night. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Ohio State seeks revenge on Virginia Tech in Labor Day rematch

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

This undated file image made available by WDBJ-TV shows reporter Alison Parker, left, and cameraman Adam Ward. Community religious leaders gathered Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 to remember Parker and Ward, who were shot and killed by a former co-worker on Aug. 26. (Courtesy of WDBJ-TV via AP, File)

Adam Ward of WDBJ-TV remembered; mourners to pay tribute to slain television cameraman

By Brock Vergakis - Associated Press

In this framegrab from video made by the camera of WDBJ-TV cameraman Adam Ward, Vester Lee Flanagan II stands over Mr. Ward with a gun after fatally shooting him and reporter Alison Parker on Wednesday during a live on-air interview in Moneta, Va. (Twitter via Associated Press)

Vester Lee Flanagan, aka Bryce Williams, TV news gunman, a ‘powder keg’ of racial discord

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

This undated photo provided by the Lafayette Police Department shows John Russel Houser, in Lafayette, La. Authorities have identified Houser as the gunman who opened fire in a movie theater on Thursday, July 23, 2015, in Lafayette. (Lafayette Police Department via AP)

Mental health experts respond carefully to mass killings

By David Crary - Associated Press

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer responds to questions during the ACC NCAA college football kickoff in Pinehurst, N.C., Tuesday, July 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

ACC’s annual powerhouses hoping this is the year they get back on track

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney responds to questions during the ACC NCAA college football kickoff in Pinehurst, N.C., Tuesday, July 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Clemson projected as ACC champion; Georgia Tech favored in Coastal Division

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Kyshoen Jarrett (34) walks off the field prior to an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Redskins draft Kyshoen Jarrett of Virginia Tech in the sixth round of 2015 NFL draft

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Virginia TechcCoach Frank Beamer, left, watches the first day of spring practice for the NCAA college football team, Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Heather Rousseau)

Frank Beamer delighted to be back as Virginia Tech opens spring practice

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Miami's Deandre Burnett (1) drives past Virginia Tech's Satchel Pierce (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Miami holds off pesky Virginia Tech in ACC’s 2nd round

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2015, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams yells instructions to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Blacksburg, Va. Williams' first season at Virginia Tech has been perhaps the most difficult of his career. (AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)

Buzz Williams hoping Virginia Tech players have laid a foundation for the future

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Miami's Sheldon McClellan, right, drives past Virginia Tech's Will Johnston during an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday March 7 2015. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry) ) LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT; CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT

Manu Lecomte’s 20 points lift Miami to victory over Virginia Tech

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Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) drives past Virginia Tech guard Malik Müller (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Virginia won 69-57. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)

Malcolm Brogdon’s 19 points lead Virginia over Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Head Coach Buzz Williams instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Virginia’s success offers blueprint for Buzz Williams at Virginia Tech

By Nathan Warters - The Free Lance-Star

Duke's Jahill Okafor (15) goes up for a basket against Virginia Tech's Satchel Pierce during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Jahlil Okafor scores 30 points in return as No. 4 Duke holds off Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr and - Associated Press

North Carolina State's Abdul-Malik Abu (0) slams for two points as Virginia Tech's Justin Bibbs (10) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/The News &amp; Observer, Ethan Hyman) MANDATORY CREDIT

Ralson Turner, Trevor Lacey lead N.C. State over Virginia Tech

Associated Press

Miami forward Joe Thomas (2) looks for an open teammate past Virginia Tech guard Will Johnston (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee),

Miami rolls in 2nd half, beats Virginia Tech

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams watches his team as they play against Clemson during an NCAA college basketball game , Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)

Jordan Roper’s long-range shooting powers Clemson past Virginia Tech

By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press