[JRutledge]

Brett,

I do not see this as an either/or situation. You can still have a criminal case as well as a civil case. There is president for this all over the country when fights or other non-playing action takes place on a field or during play. I have no problem with a kid getting some kind of criminal case against him in this very situation. And if I was the official, there would be a civil case too. People would expect the same if an official went off and hit a coach or player. I do not see why this is any different.

Peace