I never purported to have the facts, I just observed a lot of kids getting beat up by a kid much MUCH larger than them (and I'm not talking just blocking, I mean literally throwing other kids) and his coach/father telling him great job. Also, admittedly not having the facts, I would have bet that kid was the oldest on the field when you asked - as would most who only saw the kids without knowing them. Could I be wrong? Sure. But the whole thing just looked wrong to me, I don't see how Victory was enjoying that game one bit - playing at the Pit should be a blast for these kids. Plus I do know Visitation's reputation is pretty well deserved - first hand.
I certainly respect parents holding their kids back for developmental reasons. Still doesn't mean I like to see the type of stuff I saw Sunday. Safety aside, isn't the goal here to get MORE kids sticking with football? This wouldn't be a way to do it.