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Ok Cappy, I will agree with 92 Cavies. Thanks.

Not trying to be a slang term describing male genitalia or challenge you but do you ever think that maybe Cadets show this season is a little too deep for some spectators to understand, including the judges? I mean, judges have their perceptions and opinions too and unfortunately I do think that there are some personal feelings that get in the way of the outcome of a judged show. Look I'll be honest, I don't understand HALF of what some corps are trying to portray on the field year in and year out. Maybe I'm not that deep, I don't know. Call it what you want but this year....I actually get what the design team was going after and I credit that to the performance of the members. Is it a flawless design like some other corps that I'm not particularly fond of? Not in the least. Are there perhaps some elements that are lacking? Abso-freakin-lutely. Yes, clean clean clean would be a major step in the right direction but as far as portraying a story and/or idea, I think that Cadets have done that pretty well this year but hasn't been very well received by the judging community Whether or not the public/judges get it is one thing but to say that the design of this year was essentially a complete flop.....I respectfully disagree. I don't see their guard as a problematic component. They are so much stronger this year and really add to the effect of telling/portraying the story of the show and I think are staged (and I hate using that word) pretty well compared to recent previous years. Saying that no amount of cleaning is going to make it better is completely asinine to me. Name me ONE world champion corps that was dirty at finals? Besides MAYBE Cadets 2000 and to be honest, we only know that because of what the MMs have said about the performance of finals that night and I think that Tekk and ChaddyT can attest to that.

" I don't always agree with Cappybara but when I do, it's completely".

I don't know where it is and don't call me SHIRLEY!

Was anyone at the show last night? How was the new ending?

Dang, that's pretty unfortunate and sad to hear. I hope that you are able to convince them to stick it out. They've put in all of that hard work up until now and there are only a little over 2 weeks left. The southern heat sucks, I live in it so I know exactly what they're going through. After this week, if I'm not mistaken, they start to move north towards TN, PA, NY and IN where the summer is a lot more tolerable so hopefully they can see the light at the end of the tunnel as far as blazing hot days. Best of luck bro, let us know what happens if you care to share.

I think that my question may have soared right over....

Yes but it is referring to the current uniform isn't it? The one that they've been wearing all season long? Honest question, not trying to challenge.

Sounds good, thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing how effective it is. Come to think of it, now that San Antonio has passed.....are the new uniforms making their debut tonight too?

If I'm not mistaken, the Cadets in 2000 changed the ending drill to the opener. Tekk?

Even though they are just learning the new closing drill and music, has anyone seen/heard it yet? If so, are you able to describe the visual/musical changes and do you think that it is better than the previous or more effective? Thanks!

There were 10, then went down to 9 and then got a vet from last year to fill a spot. So they're back at 10 as far as I know.

This video/link looks mighty familiar...

No worries man. Just kind of got me all excited for a second, although I wouldn't be surprised if the closing drill did change between now and Finals....it's a Cadets regular.

Yeah that's what I was going to say....not even close to Cadets plus they're in Oklahoma right now ;-)

The parking lot drill stuff? From Woodstock?

Yes I agree. There was some cool stuff musically in Turning and Wine Dark that were cut. Hopefully we'll see a different group of kids in about a week. Is it safe to assume that the "new new ending" was something private...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8weC2XsSi6g They're still getting used to some of the changes but a lot more effective stuff going on. You better watch quick before the DCI police get a hold of it. Enjoy!

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See it! Thanks a lot buddy!

Ah yes, I remember seeing that at rehearsal last week. I thought that it was a pretty cool and effective change indeed.

Nope. It isn't there. I was wondering what happened but didn't want to push the issue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUlpMckT-5I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veWUe-j9_Uc