Miami Ohio Coach Accuses Alabama of Tampering

Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin has accused Alabama of 'illegally recruiting' and 'stealing' star kicker Graham Nicholson via the NCAA transfer portal. Nicholson, who won the 2023 Lou Groza Award, transferred to Alabama after a standout season where he made 27 of 28 field goals. Martin's claims highlight growing concerns about tampering and player poaching within college football, particularly from smaller programs like Miami (Ohio) to larger ones like Alabama. Alabama's coach Kalen DeBoer denied any wrongdoing, stating they contacted Nicholson only after he entered the portal. Martin's outspoken comments reflect broader frustrations among coaches about the current state of the transfer portal and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rules.