Maybe he gave some leeway for boys sowing oats. He also had that degree in child? psychology that seemed to serve him well as a fit to his personality. He probably has his regrets too.
This is off topic but remember when Wistrom showed up to receive an award with a black eye? It was the same season TO was getting slammed about LP. It didn't look good at all... THEN it came out that he took the black eye cuz he didn't reciprocate in the brawlish moment! He did that cuz the players had agreed between themselves to not cause more slings and arrows for their coach. That's how much they respected/loved their coach.
Was a most impressive moment.