I'm sure this is a reach, but I think this is the result of the NCAA being on campus... they just can't "fix" things like they did in the past. Just about every borderline academic they used to get almost always got into school. I can't recall the last time they had a guy not be eligible for grades after being an active player. This kid had a private school background... hard to believe he wasn't capable. I believe in fact they did mismanage his school courses... or at least what "used to fly", they can't do anymore because they are under close watch. I find this an interesting byproduct of the investigation.