NC Central Archives

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 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 saying it was made aware of the allegation on Friday. ESPN reported that the allegation surfaced when N.C. Central coach Trei Oliver said he discovered a Virginia Tech assistant coach on the sideline for one of the Eagles’ 2024 games. Oliver said that assistant was trying to contact his running back. Taylor, a star RB, eventually transferred to Virginia.… Continue Reading

Hampton scores three TDs on 210-yard night as North Carolina beats NC Central 45-10

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Omarion Hampton rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns to lift North Carolina past stubborn North Carolina Central in a 45-10 victory. The last of Hampton’s 25 carries was a 4-yard touchdown run as North Carolina scored two TDs in less than a four-minute stretch early in the fourth quarter and went up 31-10. North Carolina’s sputtering offense earlier resulted in starting quarterback Conner Harrell and back-up Jacolby Criswell both playing in various stretches. Walker Harris threw for 88 yards on 7-for-15 passing for NC Central, which had 167 yards of total offense. The Tar Heels racked up 28 fourth-quarter points.… Continue Reading