Not too long ago, the Andrew Long / PSU situation wasn't too different...
Andrew had plenty of issues in Ames, but since he wasn't a returning NC, it didn't get the same amount of attention on the national level as AJ. Also Andrew wasn't on social media and in your face the same way as AJ was/is.
But to circle back... team race was open and a certain coach needed those extra points to secure the team title that year... and guess what program rolled the dice...