While he did bring far more success than VT fans had ever experienced, his tenure also permanently broke many of their brains into thinking that replicating him is the goal (this is why you see so many howling at the moon about Shane). Tech isn't going to get a head coach to stay here for decades while also being hall of fame level; Beamer was a one of a kind, never to be seen again situation.

What happens if the new coach doesn't work out? Then you get another one, and another after that, just like you'd have to do if the next coach is wildly successful and leaves for an Alabama, Ohio State, etc. level job. VT fans will just have to learn to accept the nature of the cycle in which everyone else has to operate.