I think it's important to realize that 90% of them aren't really this dumb, but are just trying to hold out every ounce of hope that their football program will be saved by the white unicorn.

They don't really believe the LOIC will be dropped and they probably haven't really read the Leo case, testimony, or the reasons why some think he is lying. They are simply trying to save their football program and will latch onto any rumor or narrative possible, no matter how stupid or illogical, that has even the smallest chance of being the white unicorn.