US EditionVirginia Tech Is Reviewing Claim that Coach Tried to Lure NC Central Player Into Transfer Portal
- The head coach of North Carolina Central accused Virginia Tech of attempting to recruit his standout running back, J'Mari Taylor, during a 2024 game in Durham by having a staff member approach him on the sideline.
- Virginia Tech stated this allegation was the first time the issue arose and no prior formal concern had been shared with them.
- Taylor became the program's first running back to rush for over 1,000 yards since 2005, tallying 15 touchdowns during the 2024 season before transferring to the University of Virginia.
- Oliver called the recruiting effort "pretty bold" and noted that Virginia Tech is conducting an internal investigation to handle any issues that may arise.
- Virginia Tech affirmed its commitment to NCAA rules and integrity, and the investigation might influence transfer portal recruiting practices in the future.
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Virginia Tech accused of tampering in wild college football claim
Apparently, this is the time of year when college football's dirty laundry gets aired. The latest came from North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver, who said at a media event Friday that a Virginia Tech assistant coach was on the sideline for one of his games last season to recruit running back J'Mari Taylor.
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Virginia Tech is reviewing claim that coach tried to lure NC Central player into transfer portal
Virginia Tech is looking into an allegation by North Carolina Central’s football coach that a Hokies assistant improperly tried to lure running back J’Mari Taylor into the transfer portal last season.
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speakinoutweeklynews.netHBCU coach accuses Power 4 school of poaching star running back
North Carolina Central football coach Trei Oliver is a big-time Virginia Cavaliers football team fan. That’s after he accused Virginia Tech of tampering with one of his players before the Eagles’ home game against Howard. At the Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview in Raleigh, Oliver said, “Virginia Tech was actually on my sideline recruiting our running back.” He explained that before the Nov. 15 game in Durham, he noticed a staff member on the NC Centr…
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