georogers27

Ok - just my interpretation but I think it's clear. DCI started out as a kind of socialist experiment right? Every corps has a say and are equal. Along come the G7 - who say they are more equal - better - etc. Rules are made by the G7 to accept corps who place 8th or better three years in a row will be included - rules change to drop that once blue stars/boston crusaders actually achieve that. You can agree or disagree - it's commentary really, a warning if you will.

I think it's pretty clear BK did sound better but Boston's actual use of the entire field makes it impossible for the mikes to pick them up very well.

I don't quite understand how including the G7 set is inappropriate. Maybe if they had an FU G7 that would be over the line. I have no idea, but it seems to me a kind of joke, jab, and topic for discussion why it was included. I think most forget, but the G7 powerpoint presentation was never supposed to be leaked to the public, the rest of the corps were never supposed to have a say in what was going on. The idea was to simply fire dan acheson and take over as the permanent board of directors. I mean, if that is something that shouldn't be "aired" in public, and us fans have no say what goes on in our activity, seems a lot like the soviet union to me.

It's interesting hearing opinions of Colt's show. Like Boston, the Colts are exploring themes of corruption, ruthlessness, and envy? perhaps. But many of us in the older generations want to hear the Colts, Boston, etc. of the past. Maybe playing patriotic, or fan friendly shows. I'm sure they'll both do that again sometime in the future, but I think it's important to remember when and in what circumstances these kids grew up in. 9/11, the constant beat of terrorism, economic downturn. It's all pretty bleak and I think that is what's coming through. I expect more of these shows in the future as kids genuinely want to express themselves - I mean let's face it, they've been given a pretty messed up country by us, so here's their response.

So (thankfully) we haven't heard too much about the G7 this year. There is still the focus shows I believe, but they seem to have been successfully subsumed by DCI. I think more importantly, there is going to be a major shake up this year with the 5-10 placements. I enjoyed Cavaliers and Phantoms shows on the broadcast, but think they will be in the fight of their lives to stay in the upper echelon of that tiering. From some personal observations and talk (always suspect of course) Blue Knights, Blue Stars, Boston, perhaps Madison, have competitive shows. So what happens if potentially 3 corps take out 2 of the G7 this year. Does nothing change? Does this initiative completely die - move to the G4?

Wow, differing opinions I guess, I thought they were great - really accessible! Remember, they've been practicing for all of 2 weeks.

Uggh Cavies are so ridiculous standing over the 50 into Phantom's block - they were always such babies at Retreat in the 90s as well :p

Kamarag I agree - they should be just like Madison with the crowd reaction - but are definitely trying too hard to be like BD.

Great to see everyone standing in the crowd! Great moment.

Well, at least during BD's show we won't probably know if the stream is skipping or not - may look/sound like part of the show!!

I think I skipped to finals retreat - In a stunning upset Troopers slipped through a wormhole and has won!!

Yeah I'm watching a couple minutes behind and it still skips around - definite refund if this continues.

Wow - this is bad - really surprised - I thought they would have over compensated and gotten way more servers just to make sure this first year went off without a hitch - I guess I was mistaken.

Commercials working perfectly :(