Former UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel offered some insight on the Sean "Diddy" Combs situation Tuesday, saying that Justin Combs' celebrity dad was a major factor in recruiting the defensive back to UCLA.

On his SiriusXM radio show, Neuheisel talked about the recruiting process of Justin Combs, and recalled a campus walk with father and son that that was a little awkward.

Defensive back Justin Combs has played in seven games in two seasons at UCLA. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

"I took them on their campus tour," Neuheisel said. "A half-hour into it, [Diddy] asked me who I was. He said, 'Tell me what you do, Rick.' I said, 'I'm the head football coach here.' He said, 'You're giving us the tour?' I said, 'Absolutely, this is my school. This is where I went. I want to give you a feel of what it's like to be a student.'"

Happier times in 2011. Smash-cut to 2015. Sean Combs was arrested at UCLA on Monday for an alleged altercation with members of the UCLA strength and conditioning staff.

Sean Combs has since issued a statement, saying he was acting in self-defense.

Neuheisel said there's no question that the family's celebrity status led to Justin Combs' scholarship offer.

"When you're weighing the assets of what a youngster can do for your program, there's no question [being Diddy's son] had something to do with it for me," Neuheisel said. "Justin is a great kid. His problem was his size. He's not big enough to be a dominant player. Could he be productive? Yes. The fact his father was an influential guy played into my decision to go ahead and offer him."

Justin Combs, a reserve defensive back who has appeared in seven games during his career, supported his father via Instagram in the wake of Monday's incident.

I thank God for having a father that's always there for me.. Love you pops! A photo posted by Justin Dior Combs (@princejdc) on Jun 23, 2015 at 1:39pm PDT

However, Jill Painter Lopez of Fox Sports West believes that was the wrong move.

Writes Painter Lopez: "He should've been horrified and embarrassed over his father's actions, and let his father answer for his poor choices. Justin Combs should've done what teenagers do when their parents cross the line with coaches and duck and cover. He did the opposite. He supported his father's actions on social media with an Instagram picture of the two sporting smiles."

Following the incident Monday, UCLA head coach Jim Mora issued a statement praising his staff for their professionalism and how they handled the situation.