Agree with the above but I would add that Phantom needs to make some changes or they're going to be tier 4 by end of summer. And I say this as a Phantom fan.
I'm going off memory but either VK or BD winked. I'm leaning towards BD.
As for my favorite year, 1989 hands down. I remember watching Phantom Regiment and just sitting there speechless. VK and Bluecoats were fun. The top 5 was phenomenal. I have tried so hard to appreciate SCV's win and I wouldn't even put them in the top 3. If I was to rank 1989:
1. Phantom Regiment
2. Garfield Cadets
3. Cavaliers
4. Santa Clara Vanguard
5. Blue Devils
This is what I keep thinking as well. If they are allowed to unleash the talent, this could be a great year for them. I haven’t been a Cadets fan primarily due to the Hop, but I’m in their corner cheering them on now.
For 20 years I have found a reason to not enjoy SCV. But, darn, this years show is amazing. Love, love, love the ending and walking off the field. I want to run after them and tell them to keep playing.