I think you are missing the point of the article.
The NCAA is interviewing people around the case, the article is a teaser for the book about the Heisman.
On a separate note, I've given up (long ago) on trying to define what the NCAA is thinking or is going to do.
You might recall, while we had to forfeit games with the Langham ordeal, you can't forget what the NCAA called "improper benefits" with Jelks.
Add Tank Black to this situation and how the NCAA handled the UF situation...