Recently a soccer referee died from being punched in the head by a 17 year old player who took offense to being given a yellow card. The player is looking at 10 years in jail.
Four years ago a football referee was blind sided in the face with a football helmet that was swung by a disgruntled teen. The ref suffers migraines, a crooked nose and loss of hearing.
These are not isolated events. It is a world-wide epidemic. Where has sportsmanship gone? Coaches, parents are part of problem, as well as the decaying state of respect. When and how will it end?
