Just google a lil bit and you'll see it's not bait. Further, Dan was head of the NCAA oversight committee. When you start being respected enough to be involved with the NCAA, you run in the same circles.
The Mayberry Mafia Strikes Again!!!
You have to wonder if this will be the plan B rallying cry when the COI rules against them. In their appeal they'll try to mention that it was unfair because of bias and continue to ignore the written rules that were violated. Doesn't matter they violated rules. It's a "witch hunt."