BLACKSBURG – Frank Beamer and Don Nehlen – two of the most decorated and accomplished coaches in college football history – will serve as honorary captains for their respective schools as Virginia Tech and West Virginia renew their rivalry at FedExField on Sept. 3. Beamer and Nehlen are anticipated to participate in the pregame coin toss, with the winning school’s honorary captain being involved in the presentation of The Black Diamond Trophy immediately following the game.
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While this pair of former BIG EAST rivals frequently clashed in contests with national reprecussions, Beamer and Nehlen remained friends off the field and are still regarded as two great ambassadors for college football.