Virginia Tech assistant accused of trying to lure NC Central Star during the game
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North Carolina Central Football Coach Trey Oliver spoke about the memorable circumstances he experienced while on patrol. College Football A side job.
Oliver said he discovered it last season. Viriginia Tech Hokies Assistant Football The coach is looking to recruit one of his star players from the sidelines.
The Eagles coach suggested that the suspected, unauthorized in-game recruitment of assistants is part of an effort to persuade them to run around and enter the transfer portal.
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North Carolina Central Eagles manager Trey Oliver faced the Jackson State Tigers in Atlanta in the second half of the Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 17, 2022. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
“Virginia Tech actually used my side job,” Oliver told reporters. According to Wral News. “It was pretty bold. I couldn’t believe it.”
While Oliver stopped naming the players, he noticed a running back who was referring to him eventually transferring to Virginia.
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It lists running J’Mari Taylor, who won the first team full service honors during his outstanding tenure at NCCU. UVA list.
The NCCU coach also hinted that he knew the motives of his assistant coach at the time.
“I knew what it was,” Oliver said.
Virginia Tech Hokies’ “Orange Effect” helmet before his match against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia on September 7, 2015. (Michael Schroyer/Getty Images)
Shortly after Oliver raised the charges, Virginia Tech issued a statement that it had previously not been aware of the issue but was ready to begin an investigation into the claim.
Lane Stadium before the match between the Virginia Tech Hokies and West Virginia Mountaineers September 22, 2022 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)
“This is the first time an issue has caught our attention, and concerns have not been previously shared through formal channels,” the team said. “Virginia Tech is committed to taking all NCAA rules seriously and implementing the program in good faith. We review this issue internally and address the findings appropriately.”
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Virginia Tech will close the 2025 regular season with a visit to Charlottesville on November 29th. Oliver becomes a Cavaliers fan when he makes his roots for his former players. He predicted a big win for UVA.
“I’m grateful that he went to UVA,” Oliver said.
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