Tech won three games. Each week after a loss, Beamer would face reporters and have to answer their questions. Often they weren't easy questions. But he never blamed a player for a loss and his faith never wavered. And at least once every session he'd repeat his mantra.
Good things happen to good people.
And we have good people at Virginia Tech. After four years, it appeared Beamer's positive philosophy was taking hold. Virginia in the season finale. Enthusiasm was high going into the 1991 season. The Sporting News predicted a bowl bid for the Hokies.