Sports Violence and Fan Behavior: Expert Sources From Indiana University.

Byline: Indiana University

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Nov. 23 (AScribe Newswire) -- Sports violence is a research interest of both Edward R. Hirt, an associate professor of psychology at Indiana University Bloomington, and Lynn Jamieson, professor and chair of the Department of Recreation and Park Administration in IUB's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Their expertise and perspectives could be useful in followup coverage of the Indiana Pacers-Detroit Pistons brawl and future issues of sports violence.

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