“With Twitter being as readily available as it is, it’s easy for fans to get on there and have access to say whatever they want,” Dolliver said. “It’s really unfortunate. (Officials) just want to have the best game they can, just like the players and coaches. I feel for the guy.”

The fan attacks on Higgins’ roofing business began soon after Kentucky’s loss to North Carolina in the Elite Eight. The business’ Facebook page was shut down after more than 875 reviews were posted.

A sampling of some of the tamer reviews:

Had a bad experience dealing with this company. I had a roof leak and after Higgins came out to replace my roof , the whole roof colapsed. Then i tuned into watch the UK game and he is a ref . What a joke. He needs to be fired and have to wear a paper bag over his head the rest of his crooked life.

Sir, you are truly a piece of garbage. You can’t roof, as I know several who have witnessed your work, and you certainly can’t ref. Do you remember the shot clock violation by 3 seconds that you allowed to count? There’s a great video showing just terrible you are. I will be starting a petition to have you terminated from the NCAA. Man, it feels good to have connections and we will finally get to see justice slapped back in YOUR face.