Today is our final look at the r-senior quarterbacks of the Beamer Bowl Era.  Al Clark is our focus.

Background

Al Clark had big shoes to fill when he took over as Tech’s starting quarterback in 1997.  He was replacing Jim Druckenmiller, a first round pick and the man who led the Hokies to two consecutive Alliance bowls.  Tech had been to four consecutive bowls, and the fanbase was getting used to having success.

Clark was up against it from day one.  Most of the 1996 offensive line graduated, Bryan Jennings was gone, Brian Edmonds used his eligibility, and Shawn Scales and Michael Steuwe were banged up for most of the 1997 season.  Clark himself also spent part of the 1997 season banged up.

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