Tony L.

Any information would be appreciated. My one thing is DO NOT anoounce a performance in Allentown when there is nothing in place to do such a thing! I literally booked my trip almost as soon as it was announced. Just poor form!

I have never marched with Cadets. To paraphrase Boston, I threw away my shot! But, I always vowed to be a part of the corps in some way. For me it has been financial and just general fandom. This has really made me think if I respond with my usual support. Just really disappointing.

Seriously? Wow! In the future, do not make announcements like they dd unless it is going to happen. I have made a special trip to Chester and Allentown just to see the previously announced Cadets Alumni Corps! I will be at Finals next week, so now I feel like this whole trip is a collosal waste of time and money. And I still have the latest request to renew my Maroon and Gold Club donation! Hmmmmmm . . .

So did I miss something or is this not happening? There is no listing of them in the line up. Anyone know?

Well I guess this proves that stationary props are just as damaging as moving props. Also, I love how any Cadets related threads can just go on forever! Yea needs to sponsor more shows. It will save DCP!

The pit area was completely covered from the beginning. So they accounted for that much. Also, with respect to how wet the fround might have been, I would be shocked if an MLS stadium could not drain off one storm in at least 3 hours.

I am simply saying that each corps knows what it can do. And just because one says it is a no, should not mean that everyone after should abide by the same decision. That is why I think it was a decision by the venue. That is all. I could be wrong. Would not be the first time!

I really did not notice a tangible difference between the Crossmen, Cavaliers and Surf props and those of BAC. If a corps decides that it cannot move its props, then so be it. Let them do an exhibition. But if Vanguard and Cadets can, then let them do so. I thi k this was absolutely only based on the decision by the stadium. They saw the tracks from the early corps and then freaked out when they saw the BAC walls.

So one final comment on actual performances tonight. Vanguard is a championship quality corps, but I just am not loving this year's music that much, but more so, what about that Vanguard show makes one immediately go to those lavender and pink pajamas? Undone based on that alone imho.

Just don't get what changed? Boston has like 5 rolling props. How is that any different from Surf and Crossmen at the start of the show!

Nothing at all. Beautiful night. It rained severl hours before the show. I think it is all about protecting the field from the dreaded rolling props!

Boston without any visuals is meh.

STANDSTILLS!!!! DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS! They have been rolling props across the field all night. Why now? Unreal!

I like what Cavies are doing this year. Most powerful brass they have had in a while. Only gripe (we all have at least one) is that they do not have more room for more expansive drill when they do it. The big moves all seem too compressed somehow.

Well I really wanted to like the Crossmen, I almost always do. But man that show on first viewing was just loud and about as subtle at the hatchets the guard toss. Clearly a Finals corps, but just not quite my bag this year.

Really nice show from Surf this year. Big step up from the past few years. Well done!

Fingers crossed. Starting to clear in Philly after some heavy stuff moved through about 2 hours ago. I came all of the way from New Orleans for Chester and Allentown! The weather will hold up!

Really dig Pacific Crest this year! Can't wait to see them live next week.

I have been in downtown Birmingham a few different times over the past couple of years. I live in New Orleans and moved here from Philadelphia. Downtown Birmingham is not scary. There are a lot of cool things going on. It is a city and things CAN happen in any city. Do not let one incident ruin an entire city.

So it seems to me that the issue is one of getting the organization in a solid state before any concerns with placement. Placements can only result after the solid foundation is there. Just do not go crazy like the Scouts!

So Bluecoats win. And that makes perfect sense. Not so sure BD or SCV have a fun or it show this year.

Holy Tarp Vanguard. 1990 BD wants it back!

Wow! First time seeing Pacific Crest this year. Awesome job! Very strong corps from them this year!

Thank you Scouts for You'll Never Walk Alone. Personally, I would love to see that be the final company front for the Scouts this season. Give the old folks something to love.

I think it might be more interesting to compare a drill not written by Zingali with a modern show. I think you should use one of the most difficult show in terms of total demand on a performer ever, 1993 Cadets.