Fan Violence at Sporting Events: Human Nature or Negligence?

By: Dr. Anthony Rosselli, Texas A&M University — Commerce   Three.... Two....One.... BALLGAME! The home team has suffered an agonizing defeat at the hands of its most hated rivals (the referees were clearly biased of course) and the rival fans celebrate the win. While most of the loyal fans of the home team shake their heads and head for the exits, a few “die-hard” patrons (who may or may not have had more than a few alcoholic beverages) decide to take their frustration out on the riv