Virginia Tech is investigating a tampering claim from North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver, who said Friday that the Hokies last season conducted a recruiting scheme against an active player on his roster. Oliver said that Virginia Tech sent an assistant coach to one of his games last year and that the coach was on the sideline to attempt to pull running back J’Mari Taylor into the transfer portal and onto the Hokies roster.
Taylor shined with the Eagles in 2024 and had the fourth-best season by a running back in school history with 1,146 rushing yards. He was the program’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2005 and scored at least one touchdown in every game en route to 15 total.
“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 said in a statement. “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.”
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Oliver said he noticed a Virginia Tech staffer on his sideline before the Nov. 15 game against Howard. He was told that the Hokies assistant was on campus to see an assistant athletic director at North…
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Publish date : 2025-07-26 17:49:00
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