Lemme take a crack at this.
1. Bluecoats- This corps is power hungry and they just march superbly. If anyone is going to knock BD off course, it will be them.
2. Blue Devils- They will not get lower than 2nd guaranteed, although I do see them winning.
3. The Cadets- Their program will push them and as compelling as it is now, there is just so much potential
4. The Cavaliers- Not a big fan of their last two shows, BUT they do offer a great visual/guard/GE year in and year out
5. Carolina Crown-Last year's show did not grab my attention whatsoever but they do march great
6. Santa Clara Vanguard- I am intrigued and excited as to what they're going to do with Devil's Staircase, also the addition of Paul Rennick!
7. Phantom Regiment- I see them dropping due to the loss of Rennick. They still scored 6th even with a championship drumline
8. Blue Stars- Loved Houdini! Great hornline and marching!
9. Blue Knights- Can you say 65% percent veteran retention in the hornline plus 10% from other corps? The major issues from last year were the marching style transition and the huge colorguard that were pretty dirty. Also the addition of Ralph Hardimon!
10. Madison Scouts- Picking up from last year and kicking ### and taking names
11. Boston Crusaders- I see them dropping only because the corps above them are doing so great
12. The Academy- Personally, I think this is their year because they are doing so much better than the Glassmen
13. Glassmen
14. Troopers
15. Crossmen
16. Colts
17. Pacific Crest
18. Spirit
19. Mandarins
20. Teal sound.
21. Cascades
22. Jersey Surf
23. Pioneer