NCAA referee John Higgins faced online harassment from Kentucky fans following refereeing the Wildcat's Elite Eight game.

Refereeing in the digital age

Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor A loud whistle sounds, prompting an echo of boos to fill an arena. It’s a reaction an NCAA referee is all too familiar with, but in a world driven by social media, it doesn’t stop there. From verbal insults and harassing phone calls to personal attacks and death Read More