The winningest and longest tenured coach in college football reflects on his twenty-six years at the helm of Virginia Tech, describing his bowl appearances, activities promoting literacy, and stories of Hokie greats.

Go out of your way to make good memories -- Humble beginnings -- Playing days -- To teach or to coach? -- Coming home -- Turning it around -- A special player, a special season -- One night in New Orleans -- Two years and out -- My loyalty is tested -- The quarterback closest to Michael Vick -- Winning off the field -- Darkest day in Virginia Tech history -- Did we make a difference? -- Recruiting: how many stars? Who cares? -- They call it "Beamer Ball" -- Don't get too high and don't get too low -- Surround yourself with good people -- Hitting the links -- College footall: the game I love -- What's next?