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Beamer touches on array of topics at #ACCKickoff
Hokies' head coach talks about Ohio State, certain positions on his team
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Beamer has always liked the idea of playing a quality opponent in the season opener – the Hokies have opened with the likes of Southern Cal, Alabama (twice) and Boise State since joining the ACC. Beamer’s team, though, faces the ultimate challenge this season when the Hokies serve as the hosts for the defending national champion Buckeyes on Labor Day night.
Beamer expects to find out a lot about his team after this game.
“I think these games are good for your football team,” he said. “No. 1, your preparation for these games going into the season is probably better. You’ve got better summer workouts and preseason workouts and even spring practice because there is something big to look forward to. It’s the only game on that Monday night against the best team in the country.
“The other thing is you find out a lot more about your team. You can hammer someone 50-0 and not know a lot more about your team come Monday than you did Friday before you played. When you play an Ohio State, if you’re deficient in an area, it’s going to show up pretty quick. If you need to work on something more, it’s going to show up. The end result is you start out in a better position and you know quicker what you need to do to get better. In the big picture, it’s good for your team.”
Beamer has said many times that this Ohio State game will be the most anticipated game in the history of Lane Stadium.
“How many times do you play the No. 1 team in the country?” he said. “And I mean, by far, the No. 1 team in the country, and you’ve got them at your place, it just doesn’t happen very often. It’s a great way to start the season.”
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