re: On a 1-10 scale, how BS is the AU-NCAA scheme...

No matter how butthurt he is (and he is), you have to admit there is something to this. If I had to guess, I believe AU was given information this week from either the Newton family or their attorney that verified the MSU allegations. AU, in an attempt to follow the rules immediately declared him ineligible and then requested a reinstatement from the NCAA. NCAA ruled at this time he is eligible. Investigation is still ongoing. That's just my guess.