BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech extended the contract of longtime coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season.
Beamer’s current deal was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the ACC school Saturday.
The 63-year-old Beamer is entering his 24th season with the Hokies. He is second among active coaches behind Penn State’s Joe Paterno with 229 career victories.
Under Beamer, the Hokies have had six straight 10-win seasons and appeared in a bowl game for 17 consecutive seasons.
Surgery set for Huskers tight end
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska tight end Dreu Young will undergo back surgery and could be out for the entire season.
Young missed the season opener a year ago after having back surgery but returned to play in the team’s other 13 games, starting nine.
