corps8294
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It's a Brett Favre conspiracy, gang!
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For as much as I dislike what Pioneer does, I feel somewhat bad for those members. I'm sure they are going out there and busting thier bottoms, like everyone else; however, they are falling further and further behind.
I understand the whole identity and image thing, and that's all cool; but perhaps it's time that Roman loosen up a bit and explore some contempory Irish themes and music.
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Show order, please?
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"The only non-finalist group from last year that will make it i in my opinion is Bluestars and they are on a different planet than they were last year."
Here, here! You can say that again!
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It will be rather unfortunate if Pioneer and Academy, after a long enough hiatus, come out and start leap frogging other corps by leaps and bounds; especially Academy-2007's "darlings of Division One."
My grumpy belief: you tour, you get scored and get points; you lack in touring, you don't get scored, therefore no points, and you should have to claw your way back up. There are many corps that are touring right now, on the road, going at it day in and day out. Those corps that choose a limited tour, should have to work thier way up, just like everyone else. I don't believe in just giving points so that a corps can keep pace. Unless there is some ultra-miraculus growth and change in Pioneer's and Academy's programs, they should start off right where they left off. I don't see Pioneer getting a 5-8 point, automatic score increase; but I can most definitely see that happening with Academy.
You tour, you earn! You stay home, you drop!
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Colts show would probably improve dramatically if they would put an ensemble of five trap sets in the pit.
lol
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Mulder and Scully might have a good answer for you. lol
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If they (the Colts) made any recent changes, was G.O. involved? I knew some people that used to be in the Colts, and they said that whenever G.O. would step in and make or assist in changing the show, it would be reflected negatively in the score.
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Bring back the top 25! Let more corps, in! Do not eliminate quarters. As stated, a lot of folks wait until DCI week to get thier drum corps fill and seeing all those corps, all three days, means a lot. Moreover, most of the die hards (that are left), go on Thursday and Friday to see everyone. True, there aren't as many D1 corps competing anymore; but that does not mean that the week should be cut down and have even more corps shut out.
I'm sure, eventually, Teal Sound and Jersey Surf would love to join the ranks of world class. Moreover, if Southwind and the Seattle Cascades can manage to return, they would like to have that Thursday show as well.
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Here a honk, there a honk, everywhere a honk, honk! Every corps has a honk, eee-eye, eee-eye, oooooo!
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Alright, what exactly is a "honk?" Is this some modern, computer lingo? I imagine from its use that it means "somewhat biased supporter?"
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I once had a corps director that would say "...and on any given night," while wearing his tattered Melissa Manchester cap.
Tonight was another night for the Blue Stars. Perhaps tomorrow will be somebody else's night. Based on the fan support these corps are getting, I'm pretty sure there are some fine shows out there this year.
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Did Lance show up with Ashley Olson?
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In terms of "bass line size." In 1989, Spirit of Atlanta had nine basses! If I recall correctly, the bottom two were so big they had rear view mirrors. Moreover, they were those god aweful, heavy as can be, Ludwigs. Not sure if Mike Back was still running thier line.
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The Blue Stars situation is rather interesting. For all those that want them back and would welcome thier return to the top 12; there are also those that don't want them in finals. Just curious for the reasons why people don't want them back in finals.
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Hopefully the Blue Stars are celebrating with class and tact this evening. There is nothing more rude and embarassing than seeing a corps rub in a victory in front of the opposition.
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Things are movin' on up and going well for the Blue Crew. However, the real test will come with the regionals-shows that haven't been kind to the corps, and vice versa. If they can place well at the huge shows, get a great seed for finals week, then the fat lady will sing.
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Show's over, now everyone can pop on over to the Dairy Queen. Hey, where's my Mint Oreo Blizzard?
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Hey CT-Horn, shouldn't your avatar have motion? **wink, wink**
I've seen that avatar, before.
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Alright, back to shaping the Academy...I know, change thier name to The Sunset Regiment! (I just dated myself)
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It would be pretty cool to see 'em both in finals. A little more midwest representation in the top 12.
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Ahhh, the Michigan City show. Great crowds! Pain in the a** to get on the field. Tight parking for the corps vehicles. The occasional train and Metras that pass by from time-to-time. The grocery store where you can catch random staff members stocking up for the next trip. And the Dairy Queen, Mmmm! Somebody have a Mint Oreo Blizzard for me!
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"Bloomingtonapolis."
Niiiiiiice! lol
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"Why are you partial to the pendulum roll step for high school?"
I was always a drum corps marching instructor. Never taught a high school marching band in my life. Sorry.
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Bring back the top 25. I'm going to pull a "back in the day;" but, back in the day, to place amongst the top 25 was big deal. Even getting that 25th spot was something special.
open note to DCI
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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What if Kiwanis Kavaliers or some of the other recently departed corps were still around? Would you be issuing the same letter of question? Perhaps Pioneer really is getting the score that thier program deserves. Sure nobody wants to see a corps be an annual punching bag; but look where the rest of Divsion 1 is and where Pioneer is. There just isn't anyone for Pioneer to compete nor contend with. This is a problem that Roman is going to have to deal with. It's his corps, his program, his calling the shots, his design, his problem. They had thier opportunities to grow and flourish in '97 and '98 and they blew it with thier programming and design. They've been on the decline ever since. I do not wish Pioneer gone, either; but there is a lot that Roman needs to evaluate if he wishes to see his organization where a lot of people would like to see it.
Roman does a great job at keeping Pioneer going year-to-year, so I don't think you would need to worry about them folding.