Does the NCAA still do the calculation of academic standing of scholarship kids, and if numbers are not maintained, they can hammer the number of scholarships/signees you can have?
If so, and his academic standing was screwed up, I could see why things would be at issue with the admin and staff. If you plan to leave, at least leave your academic house in order so you aren't hurting those you leave behind of the program. If you don't do your end, we won't do ours.
Just a stab in the dark. IDK what is going on, but I will hazard a guess..