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Fox News
4 days ago
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- Fox News
Virginia Tech football launches investigation into North Carolina Central coach's tampering claim
North Carolina Central football coach Trei Oliver spoke out about a memorable situation he experienced during his time patrolling a college football sideline. Oliver said last season he discovered a Viriginia Tech Hokies assistant football coach attempting to recruit one of his star players from the sideline. The Eagles coach suggested the assistant's alleged, unauthorized in-game recruiting was part of an effort to convince a running back to enter the transfer portal. "Virginia Tech was actually on my sideline recruiting our running back," Oliver told reporters, according to WRAL News. "That was pretty bold. I couldn't believe it." While Oliver stopped short of naming the player, he did note the running back he was referencing eventually transferred to Virginia. Running back J'Mari Taylor, who earned first-team All-MEAC honors during his standout tenure at NCCU, is listed on UVA's roster. The NCCU coach also hinted that he was aware of the assistant coach's motives at the time. "I knew what it was," Oliver said. Shortly after Oliver raised the accusations, Virginia Tech released a statement saying it was not previously aware of the issue but stood ready to launch an investigation into the claims. "This is the first time the issue has been brought to our attention, and no concern has previously been shared with us through any formal channel," the team said. "Virginia Tech takes all NCAA rules seriously and is committed to conducting our program with integrity. We are reviewing the matter internally and will address any findings appropriately." Virginia Tech closes the 2025 regular season with a visit to Charlottesville Nov. 29. Oliver will be a Cavaliers fan on that day as he roots for his former player. He even predicted a resounding UVA victory. "Thank God he went to UVA," Oliver said, "and UVA is going to beat the smoke out of them other folks."
Fox News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Virginia Tech launches probe into North Carolina Central coach's recruitment tampering claim
North Carolina Central football coach Trei Oliver spoke out about a memorable situation he experienced during his time patrolling a college football sideline. Oliver said last season he discovered a Viriginia Tech Hokies assistant football coach attempting to recruit one of his star players from the sideline. The Eagles coach suggested the assistant's alleged, unauthorized in-game recruiting was part of an effort to convince a running back to enter the transfer portal. "Virginia Tech was actually on my sideline recruiting our running back," Oliver told reporters, according to WRAL News. "That was pretty bold. I couldn't believe it." While Oliver stopped short of naming the player, he did note the running back he was referencing eventually transferred to Virginia. Running back J'Mari Taylor, who earned first-team All-MEAC honors during his standout tenure at NCCU, is listed on UVA's roster. The NCCU coach also hinted that he was aware of the assistant coach's motives at the time. "I knew what it was," Oliver said. Shortly after Oliver raised the accusations, Virginia Tech released a statement saying it was not previously aware of the issue but stood ready to launch an investigation into the claims. "This is the first time the issue has been brought to our attention, and no concern has previously been shared with us through any formal channel," the team said. "Virginia Tech takes all NCAA rules seriously and is committed to conducting our program with integrity. We are reviewing the matter internally and will address any findings appropriately." Virginia Tech closes the 2025 regular season with a visit to Charlottesville Nov. 29. Oliver will be a Cavaliers fan on that day as he roots for his former player. He even predicted a resounding UVA victory. "Thank God he went to UVA," Oliver said, "and UVA is going to beat the smoke out of them other folks."
New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
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. Oliver, who was asked about the most ridiculous moments he's faced in coaching, said, 'Virginia Tech was actually on my sideline recruiting our running back. That was pretty bold. I couldn't believe it.' Advertisement 3 North Carolina Central Eagles head coach Trei Oliver during a college football game between the North Carolina Central Eagles and the UCLA Bruins on September 16, 2023, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Oliver didn't name Taylor, but said the running back later transferred to the University of Virginia, where Taylor went. NC Central's assistant coaches had to calm Oliver down on the sideline, telling him the Virginia Tech assistant was 'just down here visiting.' Advertisement 'But I knew what it was,' Oliver said. 3 J'Mari Taylor of the North Carolina Central Eagles attempts a catch on a kick during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Pasadena, California. Getty Images Virginia Tech said in a statement Saturday that it would investigate the incident. 'This is the first time the issue has been brought to our attention, and no concern has previously been shared with us through any formal channel,' the school's statement said. 'Virginia Tech takes all NCAA rules seriously and is committed to conducting our program with integrity. We are reviewing the matter internally and will address any findings appropriately.' Advertisement Oliver certainly has a rooting interest in the Commonwealth Clash now, and will be watching with interest when the Cavaliers face the Hokies to finish the season. 3 A Virginia Tech Hokies helmet rests near the sideline during the game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Miami Hurricanes on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 'Thank God he went to UVA,' Oliver said. 'And UVA is going to beat the smoke out of them other folks.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Virginia Tech is reviewing claim that coach tried to lure NC Central player into transfer portal
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — 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 on 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 faced in coaching. Oliver responded that he discovered a Virginia Tech assistant coach on the sideline for one of the Eagles' games in 2024 and said that assistant was trying to contact his running back. Taylor, a star RB, eventually transferred to Virginia. WRAL News reported that Oliver told reporters: 'Virginia Tech was actually on my sideline recruiting our running back. That was pretty bold. I couldn't believe it.' Oliver said he was told the Virginia Tech assistant was 'just down here visiting.' Added Oliver: 'But I knew what it was.' In its statement provided to The Associated Press, Virginia Tech said: 'We were made aware Friday afternoon of a public comment suggesting a potential NCAA rules concern involving a member of our coaching staff. This is the first time the issue has been brought to our attention, and no concern has previously been shared with us through any formal channel. 'Virginia Tech takes all NCAA rules seriously and is committed to conducting our program with integrity. We are reviewing the matter internally and will address any findings appropriately.' ___ AP college football: and The Associated Press
Associated Press
4 days ago
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- Associated Press
Virginia Tech is reviewing claim that coach tried to lure NC Central player into transfer portal
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — 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 on 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 faced in coaching. Oliver responded that he discovered a Virginia Tech assistant coach on the sideline for one of the Eagles' games in 2024 and said that assistant was trying to contact his running back. Taylor, a star RB, eventually transferred to Virginia. WRAL News reported that Oliver told reporters: 'Virginia Tech was actually on my sideline recruiting our running back. That was pretty bold. I couldn't believe it.' Oliver said he was told the Virginia Tech assistant was 'just down here visiting.' Added Oliver: 'But I knew what it was.' In its statement provided to The Associated Press, Virginia Tech said: 'We were made aware Friday afternoon of a public comment suggesting a potential NCAA rules concern involving a member of our coaching staff. This is the first time the issue has been brought to our attention, and no concern has previously been shared with us through any formal channel. 'Virginia Tech takes all NCAA rules seriously and is committed to conducting our program with integrity. We are reviewing the matter internally and will address any findings appropriately.' ___ AP college football: and
