Just wondering......Doesn't 1996 and 1999 say something to this point?
Within the short lifespan of DCI, I think it is highly unlikely (though not impossible) that you could have two corps with exactly the same score.
The whole idea of "hyped scores" isn't too crazy because hype = $$$.
I know you guys have worked (or have friends who work) with DCI in marketing, but that doesn't say anything about the people in the box who are actually scoring these corps.
On a side note.............
IMO:
In 1996 Phantom should have taken it all and in 1999 Blue Devils the same.