Martin made the accusation after being asked in a video for the school website about “losing” his star kicker through the transfer portal. Nicholson, who won the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s top place-kicker last season, is replacing Will Reichard at preseason No. 5 Alabama, which opens the season on Aug. 31 against Western Kentucky.
Easy Play, Easy Win. Play Instant Games Online At MSport
Easy Play, Easy Win. Play Instant Games Online At MSport
1 Bet Chance to Win ₦500,000 Cash & iPhone 14 Today
MSport Online Betting
“We didn’t lose him,” Martin said. “He’s at Alabama. We know exactly where he’s at. You media people, it’s all pretend. Like, no, Alabama stole our kicker. They illegally recruited our kicker and stole him from us.
“That’s a fact. But we act like it’s not … We live in this la-la type world, like hey, let’s not talk (reality). I don’t know why, everyone knows what’s going on. Alabama stole our kicker. A couple of other schools tried to steal him.”