A brand of football played by the Virginia
Tech Hokies, and named after long-time (1987 - present) head coach and
Tech alumnus Frank
Beamer. Primarily known for profilic kick- and
punt-blocking, Beamerball encompasses the idea that the team can produce points (and prevent opponents' points) at any time, from any point on the football field. Virginia Tech is not only adept at scoring via the blocked kick, but also through defensive interceptions. This philosophy has bolstered the program's status from a mediocre independent (i.e., not affiliated with any conference) at the beginning of
Beamer's tenure to one of college football's most respected and consistently excellent programs.
"Virginia
Tech, ranked #4, scored touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams as the Hokies Beamerballed #15 Georgia
Tech en route to a 51-7 blowout victory." (Chris
Coleman, TechSideline.com, 24 September 2005)