Ghost Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) On 8/6/2017 at 9:46 PM, Ghost said: Maybe JW the judges have spoken like they have with the majority of the other corps. 1 hour ago, DCI-86 said: GH made a comment on his recent video interview that probably has a lot of truth to it: if they clean clean clean it won't make a ton of difference or sway judges opinion of them where as if they make significant changes they have more chance of changing judge opinion. So he's thrown in the towel for this year? How else is one supposed to read his comments? The mm, instructional staff, parents, and alumni must really feel great about this. Edited August 9, 2017 by Ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCI-86 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Ghost said: So he's thrown in the towel for this year? How else is one supposed to read his comments? The mm, instructional staff, parents, and alumni must really feel great about this. I didn't interpret it as "they have thrown the towel in" - quite the opposite-keep pushing, changing and refining til they cross the finish line. Edited August 9, 2017 by DCI-86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candymancan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 8 hours ago, Garfield8687 said: Laundry and swim time. Good to go. Maybe next year shoot for 8th. I think that's a bit harsh over the top don't you think? From my understanding the Blue Knights had laundry and their banquet yesterday? Will that keep them out of finals??? Get a grip! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GlenI Posted August 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Garfield8687 said: Laundry and swim time. Good to go. Maybe next year shoot for 8th. I think you guys are losing your minds. Doing a southern tour in 100 degree weather with high humidity and rehearsing in the sun for 12 to 14 hrs a day is tough enough. If you are familiar with how elite athletes train - whether it be riders on the Tour de France or professional boxers - you'll know that overtraining is as harmful to performance as not being prepared. Adding unsanitary conditions of not having clean undergarments in these circumstances (especially given the close quarters of the MMs) can't possibly improve the physical and mental state of the performers. Implying that the performance would benefit from the MMs suffering through it and showing up with filthy clothes to the finals is just wrong-headed. At a certain point, discomfort is just discomfort and doesn't build character or add anything positive to the show or the personal development of the kids. I trust the staff to know how hard to push and when to ease off. Edited August 9, 2017 by GlenI 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfrontz Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 35 minutes ago, GlenI said: I think you guys are losing your minds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePlanets Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I know we want this thread to get to 1000 pages before finals...but arguing over laundry? The blue devils and SCV have members in the performers showcase today. They are in 1st and 2nd place and I don't see anybody flaming them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just now, ThePlanets said: The blue devils and SCV have members in the performers showcase today. They are in 1st and 2nd place and I don't see anybody flaming them. With the chance to finish first, DCI life is good for these two corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyt Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, ThePlanets said: I know we want this thread to get to 1000 pages before finals...but arguing over laundry? The blue devils and SCV have members in the performers showcase today. They are in 1st and 2nd place and I don't see anybody flaming them. Speaking of, where/when is that being held? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePlanets Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, chaddyt said: Speaking of, where/when is that being held? http://m.dci.org/mobile/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=33500&ATCLID=211660380 That's a mobile link to the details. Looks like it's at the convention center starting at noonish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afd Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, Ghost said: With the chance to finish first, DCI life is good for these two corps. Yeah...it's good for SCV. This is the first time since 1999 that they have been a serious contender. Yes life is finally good for SCV. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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