prodigal bari

Salute to you, LT! There are a corp (pun intended) of fans of the Troop that have felt like DCI has been punishing them for being so...well....AMERICAN. And also trying to get them to do things like every other DCI corps. There is a reason why everybody has loved this corps through thick and thin...Troopers have tried to stay true to their roots, even to the detriment of their scores. This year proved that with the artificial lowering of their music scores. That was a strong brass line this year ...at least top 17 even with the small size! (And I have heard the corps this year...and am a brass specialist!) Maybe it is time for Troopers to stick to their guns and throw it at this establishment. Bring back the endzone entrance; and the colorguard presentation...and the SUNBURST! Continue to upgrade the recruitment; particularly the guard (and bring back the rifles!!!); and make a point that they will keep their traditions...and their legions of fans...against the tide. Just look at the corps in the last several years that have turned their backs against their past. They may have gained points in the elitist politically-correct eyes of the handful of judges (and THAT is another problem to be tackled...); but some have lost many die-hard fans. (Concord...are you listening??) Chuck...Jason...keep it going!!!! The fans are cheering you all on........

The only stadium that can hold a finals crowd is The Coliseum; and that is a fantastic site! 27,000+ seats concert side; next door to all of the Nashville nightlife; and a hotbed of interest. (Look at the crowd at the 'Boro two weeks ago...) The only stumbling block would be Bud Adams; and I have my doubts he would say OK; unless they get FieldTurf soon. Too bad....

Whoever runs beanman.net is owed a HUGE debt of gratitude by the drum corps fraternity!!!! Just added is the 1972 DCI finals performance of 27th Lancers; and it is like opening up a time capsule. The old school influence is still very strong in the traditional OTL drill and the true exit. And the horn line is SURPRISINGLY good (especially considering the piston/rotor bugles of the day!) It is a must see:)