As a special tribute to the man that has played a vital role into building Virginia Tech into the nationally recognized program that it is today, the Hokies will wear special Frank Beamer decals on the backs of their helmet for the rest of the year.

Virginia Tech is adding a helmet decal for Frank Beamer that will be worn the rest of the season. (via @VTEquipment) pic.twitter.com/Iu1SUyGIpk — ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) November 12, 2015

The stars on the outside of the decal hold a special meaning, as does the photo they chose to feature on it.

(1/2) The 7 stars in this commemorative patch represent Coach Beamer’s 4 ACC titles and 3 Big East titles. pic.twitter.com/5hSAb3ttN4 — BeamerBall (@Beamer_Ball) November 12, 2015

(2/2) The image of Coach Beamer in the patch was taken after the Hokies beat BC to finish an undefeated 1999 season! pic.twitter.com/dlkUR7sPxY — BeamerBall (@Beamer_Ball) November 12, 2015

This is a first class gesture by Virginia Tech, for a first class coach.

Next on the docket is getting ESPN’s College GameDay on campus for Beamer’s last home game against North Carolina on Saturday, November 21st. You can see the groundswell of support the game has already gotten from fans nationwide who are using the hashtag #GameDay4Frank.

The Hokies take on Georgia Tech tonight on ESPN2.