US EditionHere Is the Latest ACC Sports News From The Associated Press
- In Blacksburg, Trei Oliver, North Carolina Central football coach, alleged a Virginia Tech assistant improperly tried to recruit J’Mari Taylor last season, and Virginia Tech is now investigating.
- According to Virginia Tech’s Friday release, the university said, it was made aware of a potential NCAA rules concern and is reviewing the allegation for the first time.
- According to Oliver, he said Virginia Tech was on his sideline recruiting his star player last season, and the player transferred to Virginia.
- In its statement, Virginia Tech said it was not previously aware of the issue but stood ready to launch an investigation into the claims.
- In a Saturday release, Virginia Tech said Oliver had not reported the potential tampering to the school.
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Here is the latest ACC sports news from The Associated Press
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — 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. Virginia Tech released a statement…
Virginia Tech reviewing football tampering claim by NC Central
BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech is looking into an allegation by North Carolina Central’s coach that a Hokies assistant improperly tried to lure running back J’Mari Taylor into the transfer portal last season. Virginia Tech released a statement Saturday saying it was made aware of the allegation a day earlier. ESPN reported that the allegation surfaced when N.C. Central coach Trei Oliver was asked Friday what was the most ridiculous moment he has fac…
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