You have the ability to score on offense, defense or special teams no matter who is on the field. “People talk about Beamer Ball - that’s what it was. The Gamecocks version of Beamer Ball blocked two punts, picked off two passes with one going back for a 61-yard touchdown, ran a successful two-point trick play with the kicking team on the field after their first touchdown, converted all three fourth downs it tried including a fourth-and-goal from the 3, had two sacks and hit hard. He promised “Beamer Ball” just like his dad Frank Beamer played at Virginia Tech and his team delivered, holding the Panthers (0-2) to 109 yards and getting its first shutout in 13 years, It was the debut for South Carolina coach Shane Beamer. (AP) - South Carolina coach turned quarterback Zeb Noland threw for four touchdowns on 13 completions as the Gamecocks beat Eastern Illinois 46-0 on Saturday night. The work he put in, how much time Shane spent around him as well as other coaches the preparation was in place.COLUMBIA, S.C. “It’s certainly a day I’ll never forget.”įrank has known for a long time his son was close to landing a head coaching job. I had friends from Oklahoma, family from Richmond, Virginia. It was cool for him, my mom, my sister and her family from Blacksburg being here. “ ’Get ready for the next one.' It was short and sweet and to the point. He said, ‘That was a good opening game and win,’ ” Shane said. “He was standing outside the locker room, the football coach he is. The slightly longer talk after Shane wrapped up coaching duties for the night was just as much a peek into their relationship as any. Their quick, immediate postgame conversation was strictly father-son, a warm hug and a sincere congratulations. Having the same mannerisms as him on the sideline,” Shane said. “I would catch myself with my arms crossed. When the team committed penalties, he could hear Frank in his head, saying how silly they were and what needs to be done to correct them. In-game, Shane noticed himself emulating his father without thinking about it.
It’s better when you win the game and try to improve on those things than losing the game and you not being sure if you can improve enough.” You won, but there’s a lot you can still improve on. “Shane started off with a great first ballgame. A lot of the little things that can go wrong from my standpoint, they didn’t go wrong. The bench organization, substitutions, they didn’t have a problem with that. “But I thought the organization of getting plays in, the operation on the field was smooth.
Usually, in opening games, you’re scratching your head thinking, 'What are we doing?' ” Frank said. “I think the whole program gets an ‘A.’ It wasn’t sloppy. But the most rewarding part was seeing smiles on (the players’) faces.” So many former players hit me up, so many high school coaches in South Carolina texting me good luck. Today was a special day for me personally. “But I had to make sure I enjoyed the heck out of it. “I had to make sure I had to do what I needed to do as the head coach to lead the team and make decisions throughout. “I’m thankful and fortunate and grateful to be here. The Gamecocks fans’ response to the team Saturday before the game, they made it apparent they’ve wanted Shane and the Beamer family in Columbia, too. “Knowing that Shane always wanted to be the head coach at South Carolina, when he was here with (Steve) Spurrier, he said he loved it. “There were a lot of happy and proud moments.” Emily was crying after that,” Frank said. “Seeing him in that walk, that brought tears to my eyes. When Shane finally came into view, with the cheering rapidly increasing, as much as the new South Carolina coach soaked it all in, Frank and the rest of the Beamer family’s emotions couldn’t be contained. “That was straight screaming from the moment we walked off the buses to walking to the locker room.” “The energy was unbelievable,” Beamer said.
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