I’ve heard the political turmoil in Iran referred to as  a rally. That choice of word reminded  me of a basketball ‘celebration’ at PC a few seasons ago.

The Friars had just won a tournament game. So, some of the overjoyed decided to burn a boat…break a few windows…hoot, holler, etc.  As a student rushed past our live truck, I asked him where he was going.

“To the rally,” he said proudly as he ran toward the flames.

Mayor Cianci did not appreciate that the incident was called a small riot. A city spokesperson told me riots were about fire, broken windows and uncontrollable people. I told the spokesperson the PC ‘celebration’ had all of that and maybe a little more.