ESPN didn't write the article it was from the Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook, which ESPN subcribes to, or something like that. Looks like they don't want to take the time to do their own research.
It was a hopeful review though, except for the grades.
ESPN insider probably won't care about the posted material. I have one friend who subscribes to the insider and then gave out his id and password to all of his friends and we all use it. Where as with GPC, you have to notify Rivals of all the places you might be logging onto the website.