The symbolism of Obama's victory rally venue

[taterguy]

Did the Obama campaign hold last night's victory rally at Reynolds Coliseum because of that building's history?

That's where NC State brought down the UCLA dynasty in 1974. In the process they changed the game of basketball forever. Before 1974 basketball was a relatively simple and boring game: Get a giant like Bill Walton or Wilt Chamberlain and surround him with competent role players to pass him the ball.

David Thompson and NC State did for basketball what the Wright Brothers did for transportation. They demonstrated that using the air is more efficient, more beautiful and more fun.

Basketball used to be a game of brute strength. It was transformed into a game dominated by creativity, grace and athleticism.

Here's what I was thinking while I watched Obama speak last night:

Sometimes the biggest, meanest and baddest doesn't win.

Never be afraid to leap for the rafters. You might hit your head on the backboard and fall to the floor in a crumpled heap. However, if that happens just get back up and continue fighting.

What were you thinking?