Was it a money issue? I remember that the issue was not the payment, but the fact that such a visit would have been a “benefit” that was not available to all students. After some folks pointed out that other national champs had done this previously, the NCAA changed their ruling for subsequent winners. Just another example of how the NCAA had it in for State back then.
I hope Shadrach learns that his actions affect more than just himself. If he learns that, he will be a better man, husband, teammate, whatever he wants to be, down the road.