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What's up Dougie's?

Right now we know Madison is ahead of BK and Troopers. Madison is within 3 points of Cavies and Phantom. No way in hell BK or Troopers are that close to those two. I'd say Madison is a good 5 points ahead of them both.

Troopers had talent and well designed show that was well executed. That's it

I can't believe anyone voted for 2009 Phantom. That was a disastrous show of epic proportions. The drill was probably one of the worst drills of a top 12 corps I've ever seen. I knew PR was headed for problems when Pat left and Rick came on board. Rick will get credited as a championship director, but the foundations for that championship were firmly in place as early as 2005. What is truly shocking is that a staff can create that big pile of cow plop that was the '09 show after creating perhaps one of the most magnificent shows ever only a year earlier. I've seen the Cadet Borg discussed on here, but the Regiment Borg simply has the biggest and most-biased presence on this forum. Boston '01 was the best 9th place show.

I edited because I sad something quite mean and thought I'd tone it down. Basically, I said you all perpetuate the stereotype that people who play musical instruments in band-type organizations are nerds. You know - there IS more to life than drum corps. This INT thing screams desperation to talk about this activity even when there's really not much to talk about - i.e. the off season. Perhaps get out and see the world. It's a big world out there. Peace.

Yeah, great guard, but the guards back then don't compare with the guards today. The work is much more innovative, artistic and challenging today than it was in 1980.

This INT thing is REALLY dumb!

Hey d######, you're not funny. Someone has been doing this in every prediction thread since the founding of DCP. Why do people think they are being original and funny, when they are just plan stupid?

Yeah Cavies '99 and '00 - the fat guy. While I was honestly impressed with his abilities and I could see (on video) the passion he had (it was remarkable), it was a distraction. Whenever I was at a show that the Cavies were at, I spent the entire show watching him. I couldn't help myself.

I'm sorry, but for me an overweight person in a color guard can be a glaring distraction. Color guards are become much more like professional dance units - looks are very important. It's the way it is. If it's your dream - lose some weight and go for it again next year. I was 240 pounds in 2000. I decided to go to the gym and do something about it. Within about 9-10 months I was down to 180. It can be done. STOP MAKING EXCUSES!!!!! It may sound harsh, but I have done it myself - for years struggling with weight. Believe me, when you drop that first 10 pounds, you will be thrilled. When you drop 20 pounds, you will be elated and nothing will stop you. It is much easier than you believe. Exercise 5 days per week and watch what you eat! The problem is people in the U.S. are brought up not to say things like, "Hey, you're fat!" It took my German friend who said, "Ok, I have to say, you have gained a lot of weight over the past two years and are looking fat" to get me to do something. I was shocked that one of my best friends would say that....but I'm so grateful that he did, because for the first time I thought, "Yeah I am fat!" Join a gym, limit your caloric intake and exercise. No carbs, no fat, no sugar, South Beach, Atkins - they are all fads. It's simple math - burn more calories per day than you intake and you will lose weight. Of course, taking 200 calories from fruit rather than ice cream is a better choice because ice cream is so fattening - but just figure out how many calories someone your size burns per day and make sure that at the end of the day your net calories are less than that number.

I'm sorry, but as a person in the fitness industry, I do not buy for one second that you have known guys that were 50 lbs overweight but at the front of the running block everyday. Anyone who is 50 lbs overweight is obese and out of shape. It is absolutely impossible to be that overweight and be in shape and capable of being at the front of the block.

27th Lancers: 1974 Anaheim Kingsmen: 1984 Blue Devils: 1974 Blue Knights: 1986 Blue Stars: 1982 Bluecoats: 1986 Boston Crusaders: 1982 Bridgemen: 1985 Cadets: 1974 Carolina Crown: 1990 Cavaliers: 1978 Crossmen: 1985 Glassmen: 1985 Madison Scouts: 2007 Phantom Regiment: 1999 Santa Clara Vanguard: 1995 Spirit: 1989 Star of Indiana: 1985 Suncoast Sound: 1982 Troopers: 1997

When was this shot? The flags in the back are a mess!

I just have to say that this INT thing is SO stupid. It's funny that you all think you're being so clever and funny. Man, there sure are a lot of nerds in drum corps!

3 - Blue Stars 10 - Carolina Crown 15 - Madison Scouts 12 - Phantom Regiment 14 - Santa Clara Vanguard 19 - Troopers Tick Regiment and Troopers, Credit Scouts!