The AD has to pretend they don't sanction painting the rock since it's a recruiting violation if they are a part of it. Can't stop free speech from students though.
Actually its not a violation. Its not going directly to the student/player. I saw a story just today about Harbaugh and Michigan. They said something about hosting a party with famous people for the recruits. I'm pretty sure its not a recruiting violation unless they are directly paid or bought for. I believe their is some kind of loopholes that a university can go through.
VQ just said all the visitors that were gonna commit had a change of heart cause the rock wasn't painted. They're planning on leaving early also. It really put a damper on what would've been an amazing trip.
AKA: I love the rock to but boom time's a comin either way.