I'm familiar with this case as well. The guy was a sociopath of the highest order. This even better draws a parallel to what Ironbird was proposing for A.J. Ferrari coming to Iowa City. This is a cut and paste from the article you reference:
On Aug. 19, 1978, two months after the burglary, Penn State held a scrimmage, and afterward, Paterno told gathered reporters that Todd Hodne had been suspended for the season. But he did not like to give up on his players, and he did not give up on Hodne. In his announcement, Paterno said that Hodne will be able to return to the team "if he has a good academic year and if he proves to us that [the robbery] was a mistake." He also sought to provide Hodne a role model for his sophomore season, and to that end, one of his seniors, Fred Ragucci, was summoned into the football office.
This is a cut and paste from Ironbird's post about A.J.:
I have said that I would have him enroll in school for the Spring semester(if possible?). That way he would have like 6-7 months to prove himself without ever being on the team. Would he agree, have no idea. Not seeing how this would be a bad idea?
You just don't mess with these guys. If they weren't elite athletes, nobody would want them on campus. You either bend from your principles or you don't. It is always a choice. Penn State compromised their principles to a horrible end...twice. Why would anyone that loved Iowa suggest they follow suit. It's just not worth the risk with A.J. That's all I've ever said. Angelo should have the opportunity to enroll and wrestle anywhere he is wanted.
