When I hear of a school that has paperwork issues in a situation like this, with so much at stake, it is hard to feel sorry for them. We get transfers that have many issues. Ex: Kid lived with mom, moved with auntie, then with friend, now lives with dad. We have to figure out that trail and submit it to the section and then they tell us what to do with that kid. That's a lot of work, but it is part of the job. However, you are given an exact ruling to each issue. There is nothing left out when the section lets you know because they have to answer parent questions, hence leaving nothing out. That's why it is hard to understand when this happens. It's even harder to understand when people use the "well it was just one play". We have kids that we have had to tell that they cannot play at all, many times due to no fault of their own. No season, no reps, no nothing. That's why it matters. Whether it is a "stupid rule" or not, it's a rule.
We have also heard for years to "call them out if you have evidence". Well, apparently Casa did. So they did. Now they get the "snitch" label, and we wonder where our kids get it from?
And nobody needs to answer to Joe Davidson. He makes no decisions in the section. Whether he has his favorites or not means nothing. Whether he asks you for proof or not means nothing. He reports what happens how he feels. Who cares?
If Casa truly turned DO in, they had a reason. Something happened somewhere along the line. Call it sour grapes, call it whatever you want. They are protecting the sanctity of the rules that they are told to follow. The rules are simple, guys. Follow them or don't, totally up to each school. There are consequences if you don't follow them and get caught.
If you are a coach or an AD, get in the rule book. If you have a question about someone, contact the section. Keep them out of competition until you get an answer.