Tampering remains a hot-button issue in the transfer portal era, with more coaches throwing direct allegations at specific coaches and programs.
On Friday, NC Centeal head coach Trei Oliver accused Virginia Tech of tampering with their RB J’Mari Taylor, who ended up transferring to UVA while VT landed three transfer running backs including a pair who were highly-successful Group of 5 starters in Bowling Green’s Terion Stewart and Coastal Carolina’s Brayden Bennett.
The specific claim alleges that Virginia Tech had a staffer on the sideline of their game against Howard recruiting Taylor as reported by WRAL’s Brian Murphy.
Following a request for comment, Virginia Tech shared the following statement.
“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.”
We will have more as this story develops.
