The referee’s conundrum…

I’ve watched it unfold in the World Cup. I’ve seen it in most pro sports—football, basketball, and hockey. I’ve seen it in most collegiate sports. The referee’s conundrum in an intense game or match is deciding how close to call the fouls and how much to let the players play. While I don’t usually do sports op-eds in this blog because players, coaches, fans, and even referees can become very emotional in the “fog of war,” a recent incident in the Brazil-Colombia World Cup match merits a comme...