PINEHURST, N.C. - Virginia Tech caught up in the facilities arms race this summer with the completion of its indoor practice facility, a $21.3 million building that can fit a full field and is tall enough that specialists can punt comfortably.
According to the Roanoke Times, it's the most expensive indoor facility in the ACC. It far exceeds Georgia Tech's $7 million Brock Indoor Practice Facility, completed in 2011, and indoor buildings at Florida State ($15 million) and Clemson ($10 million). In honor of Hokies coach Frank Beamer, it's been dubbed the Beamer Barn. The project had been on the table going back to 1998.
“It’s good knowing you’ve got the best indoor facility in the country,” Beamer said at the ACC Kickoff Tuesday. “Have you seen that thing? I mean, it’ll take your breath.”
Beamer had made the rounds with alumni and booster clubs, seeking financial contributions for the practice facility. He made the plea that it would be the last time he would ask for money.
“So, right now, we’ll stay with that, but I’m going to think a little bit about it,” Beamer said. “I’m sure there’s something else we need.”
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