I don't want to get into this with you, but arrogance always bothers me. What on earth do you mean that a masters from Virginia Tech is worthless? Why can't you understand why he would want a free post-graduate education.
The only issue here is the timing of the notice and possible recruitment of a player preparing for a season. It is not his desire for a free post-graduate education on the ground that you don't think a school is worthy.