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Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer talks with reporters on Monday. The Hokies 4-5, 2-3 ACC travel to Georgia Tech 3-6, 1-5 ACC on Thursday.Q. On Georgia Tech:COACH BEAMER: Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech have had some great games over the years. Thereve been some exciting moments. Great competition. I have a lot of respect for their staff and what they do. They run a unique offense when the option occurs at the line of scrimmage as opposed to the back. Not many people do that. Back when I was coming along, most everybody did that. But now they have something thats unique
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