I did. I just didn't believe it.
I found it odd that in spite of this "understanding" the coaches NEVER played the kid on offense. I guess you didn't read that part.
In essence, you can choose to believe one of two sides.
The first is the account of two coaches who inspired great loyalty among their players and the players' parents, coached for seven years, and spoke openly to the WP about this event.
The second is a commissioner who would rather his son play football than attend his grandmother's funeral, refused to comment for this story, and put his own ego above the team's goals.
Yet for some reason, you think the latter party has more credibility...