Here Is the Latest ACC Sports News From The Associated Press
- North Carolina Central football coach Trei Oliver accused a Virginia Tech assistant coach of attempting to recruit his player during a game last season.
- Virginia Tech announced it was unaware of the allegation until Friday and is prepared to investigate the claims.
- The assistant coach allegedly tried to convince running back J'Mari Taylor to enter the transfer portal, as reported by Oliver.
- Virginia Tech emphasized their commitment to NCAA rules and integrity, promising to address any findings appropriately.
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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…
NCAAF News: Virginia Tech investigating tampering allegation
Virginia Tech said Saturday it is investigating allegations by North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver that a Hokies staff member tried to get his star running back to transfer to the ACC school. Oliver was one of five coaches of North Carolina football programs who took part Friday in The Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview in […]
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