"Zero accountability for coaches/Universities.": Retired college coach backs HC Jim Mora as he issues stern warning against competitors

UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora warned rival programs attempting to poach players from his program in violation of NCAA rules. Given the Huskies' participation in postseason play (A 27-14 victory over North Carolina at the Wasabi Fenway Bowl), the program players can join the transfer portal until Thursday.

According to Jim Mora, other schools aren't waiting for this to contact their players. Retired defensive line coach James Sutrick has been one of those to support Mora's statement. Sutrick tweeted on X:

"I retired last year because of the transfer portal and the NCAA model of today. Zero accountability for coaches/Universities. SO excited to see you stand up for what’s right and good about this amazing business. Great job on your season and good luck with getting this fixed 🤞🏼"

What did Jim Mora say this week?

UConn Huskies coach Jim Mora jumped on X this Monday to denounce some alleged recruiting attempts on his players by unnamed programs.

Here's what the coach tweeted:

“A simple note to the schools and coaches that have blatantly broken @NCAAFootball rules by tampering with our players in the last 24 hours,” Mora, 63, wrote on X. “We do know who you are, we will pursue all avenues to hold you accountable. We are excited that we’ve built a program where coaches have to cheat to beat us and we will protect that program. Think hard before you tamper with our players. #justgettingstarted”

“Not sure how we fix it, I do know we don’t ignore it. We will expose any program and coach that violates @NCAAFootball @NCAA rules by Tampering with our players, it makes players anxious, it puts a dent in the lessons parents have taught them about honesty and integrity. I’m 100% for the Portal and NIL/Rev Share. I’m 100% against grown men cheating the rules and teaching players horrible Life lessons.”

The Huskies finished their season with a 9-4 record and a victory over North Carolina at the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. The postseason victory, in Jim Mora's third season, was the first for the school since 2009. It's also the second bowl participation by the school in Jim Mora's tenure.