With all due respect, young people proud of setting a police car on fire, smashing windows and stealing has little to do with any game, except for the date, the convenience of crowd and a good excuse to riot. Look at their faces. Those guys were troublemakers, pure and simple.They're cool. They're proud.

Some say there were professional anarchists involved in this riot and the one in Toronto last year. I can buy that. It's just the right scale. Royal wedding? Too big, too much security.

I don't think it matters whether it's a sports event, politcal, or whatever. Large crowds are going to be a problem, especially when the eyes of the world are watching.

My solution? Stay away. Work in the area? Book vacation. Live in the area? Take a vacation and bug-out for a little while.