Hokies Focus on Lofty Goals . Don't tell Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer his sixth-ranked Hokies have nothing to play for in Monday's Gator Bowl against No. 16 Clemson. Best yet to come . Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer insists that his fifth-ranked team is over the Bowl Championship Series snub. How they match up .
Defenses find hype offensive .
Virginia Tech averages 40 points per game and Clemson 36. Plenty of cheer subdues the chill . Both are playing for respect, but one team, Clemson is playing to earn it, while the other, Virginia Tech, is playing because of a lack of it. Clemson 30-28 Tigers know value of victory against Virginia Tech in Gator Bowl . Tigers sent to bed without their noisemakers .