Whatever Happened to Just ‘booing’ the Ref?

By Linda Sharp, J.D.   A recent lawsuit filed in the federal district court in Nebraska illustrates the high pressure, win-at-all-costs culture that exists in NCAA Division I basketball. In the case of Higgins v. Kentucky Sports Radio, a well-known NCAA basketball referee alleged that he suffered damages to himself, his family and his roofing business due to actions taken by the media company defendant and its operators. The complaint states causes of action based on: 1) intentional inflict