Blood is thicker than Hokies maroon, as Frank Beamer proved it. The Virginia Tech icon appeared at Mercedes-Benz Stadium decked out in Gamecocks black, enthusiastically supporting his son, Shane Beamer , whose South Carolina team defeated the Hokies 24-11. And Brent Pry knew it was coming. At the ACC Football Kickoff last month, he’d remarked with a laugh, “He loves Virginia Tech an awful lot, but he loves his son first.” But all this turned more impactful than anything on the field with emotions running high, and with that, ESPN’s gesture just left Shane Beamer in awe, filled with sentiments. No wonder his family always comes first.

South Carolina’s game against Virginia Tech wasn’t just about winning but about blood and legacy. And above all, former coach Frank Beamer who stole

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